Problems of the development of the dairy industry in Ukraine during the covid-19 pandemic and the military conflict

Abstract

The aim of the study is to present and evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine on the development of the livestock industry. The most important results of government activity are the positive solutions in the export of agricultural products, and namely: cancellation by the EU of all customs duties and quotas for exports from Ukraine for one year; initiation of the paths of solidarity and allocation of EUR 1 billion for their development; agreements between Ukraine and Poland on the construction of a cross-border oil pipeline to Gdansk; joint work with the neighbors to simplify the procedure of grain export at all borders; initiation by Ukraine of the “Grain from Ukraine” humanitarian program to prevent famine in African, Asian, and Latin American countries. It is proposed to provide state support and involve international organizations and EU countries in the restoration of animal populations and the reconstruction of livestock complexes by introducing specialized grant programs aimed at the purchase of young animals for Ukrainian farmers, their vaccination, and the construction of family-type livestock farms. It is necessary to create a cargo logistics center for the needs of animal husbandry with the help of international donors, which will increase the level of food security of both Ukraine and the EU as a whole. It is essential to adapt the agrarian policy of Ukraine to the relevant provisions of the common agricultural policy of the EU and to bring domestic legislation in this area into compliance with the requirements related to Ukraine’s accession to the EU.