Ukraine Sees Stabilization in Cattle Population Growth for Second Consecutive Month
Source: The DairyNews
The rate of decline in the number of cattle, including cows, has slowed down compared to last year, with the total number of cattle even increasing from the previous month, according to Georgy Kukhaleishvili, an analyst at the Association of Milk Producers.
As of April 1, 2024, preliminary data from the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food shows that Ukraine's cattle population stands at 2.33 million, including 1.26 million cows. This marks an increase of 76 thousand cattle (+3%) and 3.3 thousand cows (+0.3%) compared to March 1, 2024. However, compared to April 1, 2023, there has been a decrease of 172.4 thousand cattle (-7%) and 91.1 thousand cows (-7%).
The industrial sector holds 916.1 thousand cattle, up by 3.4 thousand (+0.4%) from the previous month. The household sector has 1.41 million cattle, which increased by 72.6 thousand (+5%) compared to March 1, 2024.
Despite ongoing challenges such as war-related impacts and economic challenges, some regions have seen an increase in cattle numbers over the past year. For instance, the Ternopil region saw an 11% increase, and the Transcarpathian region saw a 6% increase in cattle numbers compared to April 1 last year.
While the reduction in cattle numbers remains a longstanding issue in Ukraine, exacerbated by the lack of effective state support programs and the impact of war, there are signs of resilience in certain regions and sectors. However, challenges such as land contamination and rising production costs continue to pose threats to the industry's sustainability.
The industrial sector holds 916.1 thousand cattle, up by 3.4 thousand (+0.4%) from the previous month. The household sector has 1.41 million cattle, which increased by 72.6 thousand (+5%) compared to March 1, 2024.
Despite ongoing challenges such as war-related impacts and economic challenges, some regions have seen an increase in cattle numbers over the past year. For instance, the Ternopil region saw an 11% increase, and the Transcarpathian region saw a 6% increase in cattle numbers compared to April 1 last year.
While the reduction in cattle numbers remains a longstanding issue in Ukraine, exacerbated by the lack of effective state support programs and the impact of war, there are signs of resilience in certain regions and sectors. However, challenges such as land contamination and rising production costs continue to pose threats to the industry's sustainability.
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