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."

Hungary Announces Successful Eradication of Foot-and-Mouth Disease

EU Quotas and Duties Reinstatement Pressures Purchase Prices

Amidst a surplus of raw milk and finished products in Ukraine, the cancellation of trade benefits by the EU, and an increase in cheese imports, Ukraine is experiencing a decline in purchase prices, which may continue in the second half of June, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

Ukraine Increased Dairy Product Exports in May

Ukraine continues to increase its dairy product exports thanks to high global prices for exchange-traded commodities. Ukraine and the EU are seeking a solution to ensure the uninterrupted export of domestic agricultural products to the European market after the trade preferences expire on June 5, 2025, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).

Ukraine Increases Beef Exports in May

Ukraine increased its beef export volumes in May amid high commodity prices in export markets and reduced production volumes in several countries. Demand for red meat traditionally rises with the start of the BBQ season after the May holidays, reports Georghii Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers (AMP).