GDT Auction: Increased Supply Puts Pressure on Prices

According to DCA Market Intelligence, "bearish sentiment" prevailed in the dairy market after the 382nd GDT auction. International futures markets show downward trends in both New Zealand and the EU, while in the US, "bearish" signals are less pronounced. According to The Bullvine, an additional 15.5 thousand tonnes of product were sent from New Zealand for the 383rd GDT auction, equivalent to a month's raw milk production from approximately 50 thousand cows. This likely led to a noticeable decline in the price index following the new auction, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.

Butter Prices See Biggest Increase in Supermarkets

Over the past month in Ukraine, prices for packaged milk, kefir in Tetra Pak and glass bottles, cottage cheese, and Suluguni cheese decreased, while other dairy products became more expensive. The abolition of EU trade preferences may further lead to a reduction in domestic prices, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.

The Best Investment in the Future of the Village: Introducing the "Agrosfera" Course in Five Educational Institutions

Popularizing agricultural education isn't about the distant future; it's about today's work in communities. A wonderful example of this is Viktor Klid, a member of the Ukrainian Agri Council, who facilitated the introduction of the "Agrosfera" course in five educational institutions within his community in the Ivano-Frankivsk region.

Announcing the Launch of the "Grain Storage 2025" Program

Webinar: "State Agrarian Register (ДАР) Information and Communication System: Key Support Programs and How to Apply"

The All-Ukrainian Congress of Farmers, in partnership with the international humanitarian organization MERCY CORPS, is holding a webinar for farmers on the topic: "State Agrarian Register (ДАР) Information and Communication System: Key Support Programs and How to Apply."

Kherson Region's Harvest Loss, Unreceived Support: How the State Responds to Farmers

Farmers in Ukraine's southern regions, particularly Kherson Oblast, are suffering catastrophic losses not only due to the war but also prolonged drought. This was stated by Denys Marchuk, Deputy Head of the Ukrainian Agrari Council, during the "Yedyni Novyny" telethon.

25 Leading Associations Urge President to Protect Farmers Who Lost Farms Due to War

Twenty-five specialized agricultural associations have appealed to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, asking him to promptly sign a law that protects the interests of farmers and agricultural companies who have lost their farms due to the war.

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.