On October 2, Oleksandr Bereziuk, Chief Advisor and Consultant at the “Family Dairy Farms” project’s Advisory and Training Center, participated in a panel discussion at the “Animal Welfare — Ukraine 2026: From Commitments to Action” forum. He presented the project’s experience in supporting small dairy farms and joined a professional discussion on practical approaches to ensuring cattle welfare.
Over the past two years, specialists from the “Family Dairy Farms” project have conducted five training events on cattle welfare for more than 400 participants and provided 31 individual consultations to farming enterprises.
A key area for future work is the development of an agricultural advisory system based on the European Union model (FAS — Farm Advisory System). This approach involves assessing the specific needs of a farm, providing tailored recommendations, supporting the implementation of changes, and monitoring results. This enables professional support to be adapted to the farmers’ actual operating conditions and helps them consistently improve their animal husbandry practices.
Access to professional knowledge and advisory support is crucial for small dairy farms. The “Family Dairy Farms” project continues to develop advisory services, share practical experience, and support farmers in implementing modern approaches to cattle welfare.
