Expert Opinion
Georghii Kukhaleishvili
analyst
Association of Milk Producers

Global Dairy Market: Milk Surpluses Put Pressure on Prices

Nearly all dairy regions experienced an atypical increase in milk yields, which led to a rise in global milk production volumes. According to calculations by…

Georghii Kukhaleishvili
analyst
Association of Milk Producers

Global Dairy Market: Cow Diseases and Weather Impact Milk Supply

From January to July, the EU's raw milk production decreased due to cow diseases and unfavorable weather. Drought has also led to lower yields in…

Milk Price Collapse – A Short-Sighted Strategy That Kills Ukrainian Dairy Farming

Today, the AMP (Association of Milk Producers) Directorate received notification that certain milk processing plants, on the initiative of the Union of Dairy Enterprises of Ukraine (UDEU), have begun "testing" the reaction of farms to a reduction in the raw milk procurement price starting November 1st, 2025, from 17.2 to 16.50 UAH/kg, and in some places — even down to 15.8 UAH/kg (excluding VAT). Such actions are harmful, short-sighted, and destructive for the entire dairy industry of Ukraine.

AgriAcademy Responds to the Personnel Challenge: New Course on Animal Welfare and Rational Antibiotic Use

In the conditions of war, Ukrainian dairy farms have faced a severe staffing shortage. Forced migration, employee mobilization, and reduced professional training opportunities have created serious challenges for the industry's development.

At the Dairy Congress, Yevhen Shatokhin Presented the New AgriAcademy Course: "Rearing and Fattening of Young Cattle"

The new educational platform AgriAcademy, created by the EBRD for the agricultural community, was presented during the XVII International Dairy Congress by Yevhen Shatokhin, an international expert on livestock issues for the FAO and EBRD, and the owner of the agribusiness consulting company "Agrifood Consulting."

TOP-5 Cows of Ukraine Were Announced at the International Dairy Congress–2025

During the XVII International Dairy Congress, held on October 17-18, the Association of Milk Producers (AMP) announced the results of the national ranking "Dairy Records of Ukraine–2025" in three nominations: TOP-20 most productive dairy farms, TOP-5 cows with record yields and longevity, and the cow winners of the special nomination – "Hope of the Dairy Industry."

Dairy Records of Ukraine–2025: The TOP-20 Most Productive Farms Announced

To recognize the achievements of industry leaders, disseminate best practices, and emphasize the importance of supporting the dairy sector both domestically and internationally, the Association of Milk Producers (AMP) summarized the results of the annual ranking "Dairy Records of Ukraine–2025."

Milk Prices Fall Under Pressure from Global Prices

The decline in global commodity prices in export markets, increased supply of dairy products in warehouses, and weak demand from milk processing enterprises are contributing to a reduction in raw milk prices, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

Ukraine Temporarily Restricts Imports from Three EU Countries

The State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection (SSUFSCP) has prohibited the importation of animals and products of animal origin from specific regions of the Netherlands, Lithuania, and Spain due to outbreaks of dangerous animal diseases, according to the SSUFSCP.

GDT Trading: High Supply Puts Pressure on Prices

High raw milk supply in key dairy regions likely contributed to a decline in prices for most commodity products based on the results of the GDT auction, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

10 Years of Cooperation: AMP Congratulates QFTP on a Decade of Swiss Support for the Ukrainian Dairy Sector

On October 16, 2025, the Association of Milk Producers (AMP) joined in congratulating the Swiss-Ukrainian program QFTP ("Quality Food Trade Programme" – Development of Trade with Higher Added Value in the Organic and Dairy Sectors of Ukraine) on 10 years of systemic Swiss support for the Ukrainian dairy sector.

  • Wednesday, 22 October 2025
  • QFTP

Dairy Farms Increased Cow Population in September 2025

As a result of relocation, the population of cattle (Bovine) and cows on agricultural enterprises in Western Ukraine has increased, according to Georghii Kukhaleishvili, analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).