ePermit" Launches First AI-Powered Government Service: Veterinary License Application

The Ministry of Economy and the Ministry of Digital Transformation of Ukraine have launched a new service: the processing of veterinary licenses in "ePermit" now includes an automated document review using artificial intelligence.

Higher Prices Boost Cattle Exports from Ukraine

Ukraine increased its exports of cattle and beef in July amid limited supply in export markets and rising prices for both red meat and live animals, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.

National Farm Day at Ponory LLC: The Strength, Resilience, and Professionalism of the Dairy Business

Representatives of the Association of Milk Producers were in the Chernihiv region yesterday: an AMP member farm is sharing its experience on how to increase efficiency in the extremely difficult conditions of war.

Cabinet Approves New Procedure for Livestock Support

As early as 2025, Ukrainian farms can receive:

Partial reimbursement for the cost of purchased domestic and imported breeding heifers (for dairy, dual-purpose, and beef production), as well as breeding beef heifers—up to 80% of the cost (excluding VAT), but not more than UAH 50,400 per head.

Partial reimbursement for the cost of facilities—up to 25% of the cost (excluding VAT) for the construction and/or reconstruction of cattle housing, milking parlors, and facilities for processing animal by-products (categories II and III), for which work began no earlier than February 24, 2022.

Farmers in Frontline Territories Are Exempted from Loan Payments – Signed by Zelenskyy

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed law №12148, which exempts farmers in frontline and occupied territories from paying loans, interest, and lease payments for the duration of the war and for one year after its end. This was reported by the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine.

Decreased Milk Yields Keep EU Milk Prices In The Plus

The positive trend in raw milk prices in the EU continues, driven by reduced milk yields in several countries. However, slowing global butter prices and mixed export demand for milk powder are holding back a more significant increase in raw material costs, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.

Exhaustion of EU Quotas Will Restrain Growth of Purchase Prices

In early August, the purchase price for raw milk in Ukraine increased due to high demand from processors who are trying to export more finished products to the EU before quotas are exhausted, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.

EU Milk Yields vs. Ukraine's Milk Yields

This March, the DG AGRI (Directorate-General for Agriculture and Rural Development of the European Commission) presented a map of the average productivity of dairy cows in the EU based on 2023 results.

GDT Auction: Milk Powder and Milk Fat Drive Prices Up

Limited production of whole milk powder and accumulating dairy product inventories in Asia contributed to a slight increase in the price index, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine.

Dairy Product Prices Decreased Amid Market Uncertainty

In late July, prices for a range of dairy products in Ukraine decreased due to limited consumer demand and an increase in cheese imports. There is a risk that dairy exports to the EU could be suspended, which may lead to goods accumulating in warehouses, a surplus of raw milk on the market, and a further decline in domestic prices, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.