Purchase Prices Depend on EU Negotiations

In the second half of June, raw milk prices slightly decreased due to weak domestic demand and reduced exports following the EU's reinstatement of quotas and duties. The future price dynamics will depend on the results of negotiations with the European Commission regarding increased quotas, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.

Falling Purchase Prices Hold Back Milk Production

The reinstatement of EU duties, declining domestic demand, and China's ban on using milk powder for drinking milk production are putting additional pressure on purchase prices and forcing dairy farms to cut production costs and gradually reduce milk yields. It's not profitable for dairy farms to increase milk yields because milk processing enterprises cannot buy raw milk at adequate prices, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.

Vitaliy Koval: More Ukrainian Machinery — More Opportunities for Farmers

The government program offering 25% compensation for the cost of domestic agricultural machinery and equipment is one of the most sought-after support tools in the agricultural sector. Now, the choice is even wider: the Ministry of Economy has added 524 new items from Ukrainian manufacturers to the list.

Dairy Farms Increase Cow Herd Sizes

As of June 1, 2025, the cattle population in Ukraine has decreased by 8% compared to last year, primarily due to a reduction in the number of animals in the household sector. At the same time, a slight increase in the number of cows has been recorded in the industrial sector. The increase in cow herd sizes is constrained by uncertainty in the dairy market and a decrease in raw milk purchase prices, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

AMP at "Nove Zerniatko 2025": Innovation, Networking, Latest Technologies

The 9th Forum of Agrarian Innovations "Nove Zerniatko 2025," Western Ukraine's largest field event, took place in the Ternopil region at PAP "Agroprodservice," an AMP member farm.

Farmers Appeal to Prime Minister for Urgent Drought Support

More than twenty leading agricultural associations, including the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine, have sent an open letter to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, declaring a critical situation in agriculture due to abnormal drought, spring frosts, and restrictions imposed by the European Union on Ukrainian agricultural exports.

GDT Auction: Only Butter and Cheddar Grew in Price

Following the auction results, the price index decreased due to lower prices for most exchange-traded commodities, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

Ternopil Region Leads in Milk Production Growth in Ukraine

Ternopil region is among the leaders in Ukraine in terms of dairy farming volumes. Over the past eight years, milk production indicators in the region have tripled, said Olena Zhupinas, Deputy General Director of the Association of Milk Producers (AMP), to Suspilne Ternopil.

Ukraine Presents Good Agricultural Practice Handbook for Farmers

The Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine, together with the EU project "Institutional and Policy Reform of Small-Scale Agriculture in Ukraine" (EU4SmallFarms), held a webinar presentation of the practical handbook "Rules of Good Agricultural Practice for Farmers, Producers, and Land Users in Ukraine."

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