Ukraine's dairy sector is still investing despite Russian missiles

Published Dec 21, 2024

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Russian missile attacks have resulted in over 100 dairy farms being destroyed or damaged in Ukraine, with one recent attack in the Chernihiv region resulting in the death of 11 cows and damage to the farm's infrastructure. Despite these attacks, larger industrial dairy farms are investing to increase productivity and comply with European standards, with a expected 6% increase in milk supply by 2024. The Association of Milk Producers of Ukraine (AMP) is calling for financial support for restoration and modernization of production processes, as well as addressing a staffing crisis in the sector.

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By Chris McCullough Even though Russian missiles are still targeting dairy farms in Ukraine, the bigger industrial units are investing heavily to try and futureproof their businesses. The latest casualty was a dairy farm in the Nizhinsky district of the Chernihiv region, which was hit by a Russian drone during a heavy bombardment on the entire country. 11 cows were killed during that farm attack and part of the farm’s infrastructure, including the cow barn, was destroyed. This brings the total number of dairy farms destroyed or attacked in Ukraine to over 100. The farm was hit during a 16-hour attack, when a total of 93 rockets were fired at Ukraine, including at least one from North Korea. Ukraine’s air defence system managed to shoot down 81 missiles, of which 11 wing missiles were shot down by F-16 fighter jets. However, even with all the attacks, larger industrial dairy farms in Ukraine are reinvesting to keep their farms efficient and in business. Ukraine dairy sector Hanna ...

Source: AgriLand