Low-quality Products Research Articles

Design for Resilient Post-Disaster Wood Waste Upcycling: The Katrina Furniture Project Experience and Its “Legacy” in a Digital Perspective

Wood is one of the main materials used in buildings and furniture worldwide. After a disaster, indeed, a considerable amount of timber waste is produced. Wood waste is generally downcycled—i.e., recycled into low-quality products, incinerated for energy production—or, worse, landfilled, but in a post-disaster situation, it not only represents a quantitative issue and an environmental hazard but also acquires a cultural, social, economic and emotional value, thus requiring more effective ways to be managed. The Katrina Furniture Project, led by Sergio Palleroni in 2006 for the regions hit by hurricanes Katrina and Rita, provides a valuable precedent. Through pilot initiatives in New Orleans, furniture design emerged as a resilient practice within the reconstruction process. Affected people were involved for six weeks in a collaborative design workshop, enabling the generation of income, the acquisition of professional skills and, moreover, the rebuilding of a sense of community through collective work and the intrinsic gathering value of the crafted objects. The research develops a desk analysis and an on-field survey to reflect on the social, cultural, economic and environmental impacts of this case study and on the role of furniture design for resilient wood waste upcycling. Finally, the paper discusses the “legacy” of such practices from a digital perspective, analyzing limitations and opportunities within current research in design and manufacturing.

Peculiarities of the examination of citrus fruits (mandarins) during the forensic examination

In today’s environment, the issue of ensuring the identification and safety of imported products is of particular relevance, which is aimed at the successful functioning of the state in the global economy and the reduction of technical barriers to trade. The article discusses the peculiarities of conducting an examination of citrus fruits, in particular, tangerines, with a view to their further classification in the Ukrainian Classifier of Goods for Foreign Economic Activity. Approaches to the classification of citrus fruits in the process of commodity examination are summarized. The diagnostic tasks to be solved by the forensic expert during the study of citrus fruits are defined, which will allow to have more analytical information from this category of goods. The main identification tasks of the commodity examination of citrus fruits, in particular mandarins, are: determination of the variety or species of mandarins, detection of certain quality markers, determination of origin, assessment of the degree of freshness and maturity, detection of deviations from standards. Modern methods of analysis are indicated, which allow to carry out research on tangerines at the molecular, chemical and morphological levels in order to obtain objective information about their quality, safety and other characteristics that may be important in court proceedings. The main aspects of microbiological methods during the examination include: detection of pathogenic microorganisms (analysis for the presence of pathogenic bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli and Listeria monocytogenes), determination of the level of the total microbial flora, assessment of the degree of rot and mold, determination of the effectiveness of preservatives and other preservation methods, assessment of compliance with food safety standards. Systematization of information data on characteristic defects of citrus fruits (tangerines), namely: rot, mold, mechanical damage, weak skin color, increased acidity, defects in shape or size (identified defects are of natural origin) is presented. Defects that are characteristic of low-quality products with signs of deterioration: rot, mold, mechanical damage, signs of drying or desiccation, heterogeneity in color and texture. The mechanism of forensic commodity examination of citrus fruits (tangerines) is described.

Synthesis of an algorithm for automated adjustment of lumber drying based on linguistic information

Relevance. Lumber drying is associated with high risks of obtaining a low-quality or even unusable product. The problem under consideration has a number of reasons, both in violation of the technological process and in incorrect settings of drying mode parameters at different stages. The procedure for automated adjustment of parameters is usually associated with a linguistic assessment of the quality of the product, according to which a decision on adjusting the parameters should be made, taking into account signs of a violation of the technological process. Technical and scientific publications contain generalized information about methods for selecting parameters for various situations, which can be formalized and included in algorithms for adjusting the parameters of a programmable logic controller. Aim. To create an algorithm using a Fuzzy controller that allows you to configure process parameters and adapt the drying chamber to the optimal parameters for drying lumber under given operating conditions. Methods. Analysis of the technical process database obtained during one and a half years of operation of the main parameters dispatch system for 28 full lumber drying cycles, with the aim of forming an automated adjustment algorithm that takes into account the lumber drying conditions. Results. The authors have created an algorithm for automated adjustment of parameters for three stages of drying based on linguistic ideas about the quality of the product. The algorithm eliminates the possibility of obtaining a low-quality product, as well as encourages service personnel to correctly generate a technological process passport. Conclusions. The inclusion of an automated parameter adjustment loop in the control circuit allows us to minimize the number of poor-quality processes when starting to operate a new drying chamber and eliminate defects in further technical processes.

Analisis Kinerja Mesin Sterilizer (Rebusan) Menggunakan Metode Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) di PTPN V Sei Buatan

Sterilizer (boiling) machines are important in palm oil production in the palm oil processing industry. This study analyzes the performance at PTPN V Sei Buatan using the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) method. Observation and production data were used to calculate OEE, showing that the machine experienced significant downtime and low performance efficiency and product quality. Improvement recommendations, including routine maintenance, better maintenance scheduling, and operator training, are proposed to improve machine performance. The OEE method helps identify areas of improvement to increase operational efficiency and productivity at PTPN V Sei Buatan.

Prolonged Lifespan of Superhydrophobic Thin Films and Coatings Using Recycled Polyethylene.

High-density polyethylene (HDPE) waste poses a significant environmental challenge due to its non-biodegradable nature and the vast quantities generated annually. However, conventional recycling methods are energy-intensive and often yield low-quality products. Herein, HDPE waste is upcycled into anti-aging, superhydrophobic thin films suitable for outdoor applications. A two-layer spin-casting method combined with heating-induced crosslinking is utilized to produce an exceptionally rough superhydrophobic surface, featuring a root mean square (RMS) roughness of 50 nm, an average crest height of 222 nm, an average trough depth of -264 nm, and a contact angle (CA) of 148°. To assess durability, weathering tests were conducted, revealing the films' susceptibility to degradation under harsh conditions. The films' resistance to environmental factors is improved by incorporating a UV absorber, maintaining their hydrophobic properties and mechanical strength. Our research demonstrates a sustainable method for upcycling waste into high-performance, weather-resistant, superhydrophobic films.

Facilities pond aquaculture system construction and the ecological economy analyzed

Pond aquaculture is the main form of aquaculture worldwide. However, there are problems with water quality being difficult to control, discharge pollution, low production quality, etc. Therefore, an efficient, low-carbon, and controllable pond system should be established. In this paper, we introduce two facilities’ pond systems: a segregated pond aquaculture system (SPA) and a batch pond aquaculture system (BPA). In these two systems, we evaluated a rearing period with bream (Megalobrama amblycephala) and detected ecological and economic indexes such as yield, nitrogen and phosphorus conversion efficiency, and energy utilization efficiency in different aquaculture pond systems. The results showed that the yields of the SPA and BPA were 12.81 % and 74.29 %, respectively, greater than those of traditional ponds. The feed conversion ratios (FCRs) of the BPA and SPA were 1.8 and 2.1, respectively, but those of the traditional ponds were 2.3. The proportions of nitrogen converted to fish in the SPA, BPA, and traditional ponds were 29.67 %, 33.45 %, and 26.19 %, respectively, and the percentages of phosphorus converted to fish in the SPA, BPA and traditional ponds were 53.68 %, 63.38 %, and 52.20 %, respectively. With the production of 1 kg of aquatic products, the utilization of solar and feed energy in the SPA, BPA, and traditional ponds was 60.28 ± 1.12 MJ/kg, 66.59 ±0.26 MJ/kg, and 37.05 ±1.33 MJ/kg, respectively. In addition, the SPA and BPA can also use 60 % less water, reduce wastewater discharge by 80 % and use 35 % less land. These results showed that construction facility pond systems could improve pond aquaculture efficiency and have great development potential.

USULAN PROGRAM PENGEMBANGAN PEMASARAN UNTUK MENINGKATKAN EFEKTIVITAS PRODUKSI PADA KOPERASI KAMPUNG JAHIT NUSANTARA

This research explores the role of MSMEs in improving Indonesia's socioeconomic conditions, with a focus on Kampung Jahit Nusantara Cooperative in Surabaya. MSMEs play an important role in absorbing labor, increasing GDP, and helping poor families escape poverty. The Kampung Jahit Nusantara Cooperative, based on labor-intensive housing, provides economic opportunities for local residents and improves the lives of poor families. Despite their positive contributions, these MSMEs face several challenges, such as weak reserve funds, unstructured financial reports, lack of digital marketing, low product quality, and lack of knowledge regarding employee manners. This research was conducted through field observations, interviews, and SWOT analysis. The results show that MSMEs have the potential to improve Indonesia's socio-economic conditions, but need to overcome some of the challenges faced.

Characteristics of Wet Noodles from Mixed Flour (Wheat and MOCAF) and Butterfly Pea Flower Powder

Modified cassava flour (MOCAF) is a potential ingredient that can be applied to various products, especially when combined with wheat flour. However, previous research has shown that the combination of MOCAF and wheat flour produces low-quality noodle products. Adding polyphenol compounds from butterfly pea flowers will improve wet noodles' functional and nutritional properties. This study aimed to determine the effect of adding butterfly pea flower powder on the wheat flour and MOCAF mixture and its characteristics in wet noodles with varying percentages of butterfly pea flower powder. The method used in this research is a laboratory experiment. In this study, adding butterfly pea powder was 1%, 2%, 3%, 4%, and 5%. Modified cassava flour characteristics studied included thermal, rheological, and functional properties. The results showed that the percentage of butterfly pea flower powder affected the rheological and thermal properties of the flour mixture. The addition of 5% butterfly pea flower powder was the best treatment, with a cooking shrinkage value of 1.97%, water absorption of 20.79%, chewiness of 9.81%, total polyphenols of 0.26 mg/g, antioxidant activity of 26.15%, level of preference for color 5.23, level of choice for aroma 4.97, level of choice for texture 3.97, level of choice for taste 4.8, and level of preference for overall 4.8. The use of butterfly pea flower powder in wheat flour and its application in wet noodles has been proven to improve functional properties and health benefits for consumers.

Optimal trade-in programs for quality differentiated recycled products

Prior research mostly focuses on traditional trade-in programs where there is no up-front fee. Motivated by recent industrial practice that firms implement quality differentiated trade-in programs with up-front fees (TF programs), we investigate three types of TF programs: only recycling low-quality old products, only recycling high-quality old products, and recycling low- and high-quality old products. Compared with the traditional trade-in model, the firm sets a lower selling price in TF models. Specifically, when the consumers’ value discount for used products is low, the selling price in the TF model that recycles low- and high-quality old products is the lowest; when the value discount is high, the selling price in the TF models that recycles low- and high-quality old products or only recycle low-quality old products may be the lowest. Interestingly, we find that all types of TF programs lead to lower trade-in rebates for replacement consumers than the traditional trade-in program. The firm with the TF program that recycles low- and high-quality products serves most consumers and charges the highest recycling quantity. Finally, we extend the models and verify the robustness of our main conclusions.

LEGAL REGULATION OF ECONOMIC LIABILITY ACCORDING TO THE LEGISLATION OF UKRAINE

The article analyzes legislative acts that are the basis of economic and legal responsibility. Attention is focused on the fact that issues of economic and legal responsibility are regulated both by codified acts: The Economic Code of Ukraine, the Civil Code of Ukraine, and special laws. The Economic Code of Ukraine has a section “Liability for offenses in the field of business”, which regulates relations regarding compensation for losses in the field of business; reveal the concepts, sizes, types and procedure of applying fines, operational-economic sanctions and administrative-economic sanctions. The Civil Code of Ukraine contains a number of chapters and articles devoted to compensation for damages; compensation for moral damage; protection of property rights; penalty, withholding, etc. as a form of economic and legal liability. The Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offenses regulates the general procedure for prosecution for offenses in the field of business. Special legislation of Ukraine regulates certain areas of economic activity and liability for violation of its norms, for example: liability for offenses in the field of urban planning; responsibility for untimely fulfillment of monetary obligations; responsibility in the field of public procurement; responsibility for the use of low-quality and dangerous products; responsibility for violation of banking norms; responsibility for violations in the field of consumer rights protection; responsibility for violation of license terms of economic activity, etc. Key words: legal regulation, legal responsibility, administrative and economic sanctions, licensing of economic activity, public procurement, offense, fine, penalty, reparation, detention, operational and economic sanctions, economic competition.

Paleolithic portable art in the collections of the Irkutsk Regional Art Museum (Buret’ site)

The collection of Buret’ site is one of the most important archaeological complexes of the Upper Paleolithic of Siberia. The decorative elements on the mobile art found at the site marks the “classical stage” of the Upper Paleolithic. Field research was carried out in 1936-1940, under the general leadership of A.P. Okladnikov. In the 2000s, due to new research methods and data obtained on the stratigraphy and archeology of cultural remains, the comprehension of the object changed. This article examines the issues of morphology, manufacturing technology and decoration of ivory sculptures in the collection of the V.P. Sukachev Irkutsk Regional Art Museum, excavated in 1940. During the research it was established that in the materials of Buret’, as in the “classic” Mal’ta’s Paleolithic collection, there were various technological methods for making anthropomorphic and zoomorphic figures, using a stable set of tools and technological standards. The technology for producing portable art objects on the territory of the Buret’ site is in many ways similar to that used at the Mal’ta site. The research revealed the main patterns of production for each of the identified morphological types of items at both sites. For each of the types of mobile art objects studied, the basic technology of their production was adapted and acquired characteristic features, manifested in the specifics of using the main tools. Systematization of the data obtained during the analysis of the material made it possible to exclude the version of a random, chaotic selection of the tools used. It should be noted that among the relatively low-quality production of most objects of Buret’s portable art, one example of ornithomorphic sculpture stands out, distinguished by the skill and care of its production, based on the use of more advanced technology and careful processing of ivory tusk. We assume that the production of portable art at the Buret’ site was serial in nature and did not have the features of individual craftsman creativity. The use of universal tools of production indicates the priority of mass production over individual motives.

An efficient measure for controlling pollution in the dye industry: Experimental and DFT investigations on direct determination of 3-(N,N-diethylamino)acetanilide

The rapid expansion of the dye industry has led to severe environmental pollution. The lack of real-time direct determination methods for dye intermediates is a key factor in high pollution emissions and low product quality in the continuous synthesis of dyes. This study proposes an accessible, fast, and precise approach for the clean and direct determination of 3-(N,N-Diethylamino)acetanilide (DEAA), a dye intermediate used in the synthesis of the azo dye Disperse Violet 93:1. For precise DEAA quantification, we developed a multi-pathlength and multi-wavelength coupled differential photometric approach based on the absorption spectra characteristics of DEAA at various concentrations and optical pathlengths. A relatively stable analytical sensitivity (0.5671–66.2630) and a large concentration range of 0.01–11% were obtained. Compared to the traditional single-optical pathlength and single-wavelength quantification, this new method possessed 119 times higher sensitivity. The maximum quantitative relative error decreased from 9.17% to 2.44%. The orbital contribution and distinctive peak electronic excitation mechanism of DEAA were uncovered using TD-DFT. By comparing the oscillator strength and peak position variations between the target DEAA and coexisting sulfuric acid, the unique spectral behavior of DEAA, such as its high sensitivity and selectivity, was explained. In addition to providing a reference for real-time industrial dye and intermediate monitoring, this study lays the methodological groundwork for future research. In light of the new method's short time consumption and non-secondary pollution benefits, we further believe it will be crucial in controlling the industrial synthesis process in order to improve product quality, resource conversion efficiency, and effectively prevent excessive pollution generation.

Supply chain for the sustainability of beekeepers in the state of Jalisco, Mexico

The search for food sovereignty led the Mexican government to implement strategies to encourage local production and consumption. There are, however, products that, despite their quality, present obstacles in their distribution and direct sale or leave little or no profit margin for producers. Understanding and improving the supply chain helps improve this situation. Honey producers in the country face this problem due to the presence of intermediaries and unfair competition from imported products of lower quality and price. Therefore, the objective of this research is to evaluate the internal and external factors that affect the beekeeping supply chain in Jalisco to identify the type of strategies that contribute to overcoming current problems. To do this, a 5-stage methodology is applied: 1) definition of the research question; 2) design of measuring instruments and surveys; 3) application of instruments through the non-probabilistic snowball sampling technique; 4) data analysis; and 5) determination of relevance of the research. The results show the need to define appropriate production and marketing strategies to strengthen organizations and horizontally and vertically integrate the supply chain. Among the conclusions, the need to improve product income stands out through cooperation or configuration of short supply chains, creation of institutions and standardization of comprehensive hive management practices.

Comparative analysis of meat products made from various chicken meat raw material

Animal food, especially meat, has played an important role in the history of mankind. Different meats can be used in the production of meat products. In addition to lean meats, mechanically deboned meat (MDM) and mechanically separated meat (MSM) can also be used in meat products. However, the latter does not qualify as meat due to damage to the muscular structure due to the high pressure applied during the separation, therefore cannot be included in the meat content of products. The aim of our research work was to compare the characteristics of Bologna sausages made from chicken fillet, chicken MDM and poultry MSM. After evaluating our measurements (cooking loss, colour measurement, instrumental chemical composition measuring, stock measurement, determination of water activity, pH measurement, and sensory evaluation), we concluded that in the case of production with MSM, we produced a lower quality product using the same amount of meat raw material, which can be improved by using more additives (e.g. carminic acid, tetrasodium-pyrophosphate).

Impact of lactic acid bacteria starter inoculation on the Physico-chemical, microbiological, volatiles and sensory properties of natural black Gemlik (Olea europaea L., cv.) table olives

Traditionally, the fermentation of Gemlik table olives takes place spontaneously by the endogenous microbiota in Turkey, but the uncontrolled process during fermentation can result in the formation of off-flavours and a low sensory quality of the final product. In this research, the effects of inoculating naturally black Gemlik olives with Lactiplantibacillus pentosus and Lactiplantibacillus plantarum starter cultures on lactic fermentation development, volatile compounds, and sensory properties were investigated. Changes in spontaneous and culture inoculated olives were monitored during fermentation. Compared to spontaneous fermentation, rapid acidification, and sugar depletion were achieved with the use of starter cultures. Extra lactic acid bacteria and total yeast growth were detected in the inoculated trials during fermentation compared to the control trial. Volatile compounds in olives were extracted by the Purge and Trap method. 46 volatile compounds from 10 chemical groups have been identified in olives. In all three trials, volatile acids were the group of volatile compounds found in the top amount in olives, higher alcohols, phenols, aldehydes/ketones, and terpenes followed the volatile acids. Phenyl ethyl alcohol, α-farnesen, (Z)-3-hexene-1-ol and 2-hexanol, which give pleasant flavors, were determined to be in more quantity in olives with inoculated starter cultures. This study reveals that the use of starter culture provides advantages in the production of Gemlik variety table olives, positively affects aroma development, and improves sensory properties.

The Incentive to Join in Customer-to-Manufacturer (C2M) Mode: Competition and Quality Differentiation

Customer-to-Manufacturer (C2M) is an emerging business mode in which the platform analyzes customers’ information and provides suggestions to manufacturers so that the manufacturers can understand customers’ needs much better. This paper investigates C2M by considering two competing firms that sell products to customers through an e-commerce platform. One produces high-quality products (firm H), and the other produces low-quality products (firm L). The platform sells a product improvement report to the firms, each firm decides whether or not to buy the report and join in C2M mode. The study results show that buying the product improvement report gives each firm the privilege of setting a higher product price. However, such privileges are weakened when both firms buy the reports. When the report price is small, the Nash equilibrium solution is that both firms buy the product improvement report, although it is not individually optimal for each firm. It indicates that the report price influences the firms’ profits and incentive to engage in C2M mode and one firm’s purchasing decision affects the other. Interestingly, we find that a moderate report price may make firm H worse off but benefit firm L. It indicates that the C2M mode is not always appealing to firms.

THE ON-LINE TURNOVER OF BIOLOGICALLY ACTIVE ADDITIVES. PART 2. CUSTOMS CONTROL FOR THE TURNOVER OF IMPORTED DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS ON MARKETPLACES AS A MEASURE TO PROTECT THE LIFE AND HEALTH OF CITIZENS

Various dietary supplements are used as prevention, and in some cases treatment, of a large number of pathological processes in the human body. The purchase of such dietary supplements on various online platforms, including marketplaces, as evidenced by the results of monitoring the Russian online market for 2021-2022, turned out to be the riskiest for human life and health: the components actually contained do not correspond to the declared ones, the presence of Dietary supplement of prohibited substances, lack of a state registration certificate, the presence of which confirms the safety of such dietary supplement for use. The listed violations in the conditions of complete lack of control during the sale of dietary supplements on marketplaces confirm the danger to health, and in some cases, to human life. Uncontrolled use of such products can lead to serious side effects and complications: allergic reactions, kidney failure, liver failure, complications from the gastrointestinal tract, nervous system and genitourinary tract. In this regard, issues related to ensuring the safety of human health and life in the event of their purchasing dietary supplements on marketplaces are relevant. The analysis carried out in the study confirmed the existence of a problem of unreliable declaration of imported dietary supplements on marketplaces by participants in foreign economic activity. In this regard, this article examines the requirements of technical regulations that must be observed when importing dietary supplements into the territory of the EAEU, studies in detail the issue of the possibility of selling imported dietary supplements on marketplaces, and formulates appropriate conclusions and recommendations for eliminating identified problems, which will eliminate possible sales of low-quality products on the marketplace. and prohibited products and identify sellers selling dietary supplements with violations.

Factors determining people’s use of renewable energy

Although awareness and preference for renewable energy is increasing, users still pay higher prices for renewable energy than for fossil fuels. Therefore, assessing renewable energy demand is necessary to find new opportunities and drivers from buyers in the upcoming flexible and competitive energy market in the context of social and environmental responsibility to enhance consumer market. A clear trend is taking place among electricity users and small-scale electricity generation investors. The development of decentralization in global power production and distribution is also quite similar to this trend. Although many of these studies have noted this trend, there are still limitations that have not been further clarified. One thing to note is that when people invest in renewable energy to make a profit, there may be some risks due to the incomplete legal and technical framework. For example, investors can ignore strict infrastructure standards, use cheap, low quality products or the ability to reduce subsidies and replace them with more market prices; Or they can aim to make a profit immediately. Therefore, people must pay attention and understand their intention to use renewable energy. This reduces business risk by supporting the development of financial and investment solutions for citizens. At the same time, setting standards and establishing a comprehensive communication plan will provide the basis and tools for the sustainable and effective development of renewable energy by the people.

Survey on Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities of Honey Production and its Marketing System in Hawa Gelan District Kellam Wollega Zone Western Ethiopia

The study was conducted in Hawa Gelan District, Kellem Wollega of Western Oromia national regional state, Ethiopia to assess trends, challenges and opportunities of honeybee production and marketing systems. Structured questionnaire was employed for the study. The cross-sectional study design were carried out by using desk research, interviews, surveys and visual observation as methods in seeking answer to research questions. Purposive (district), simple random (Peasant Associations) and Census (beekeepers) sampling techniques were employed to select 96 beekeepers from two Peasant Associations. The collected data were analyzed by using SPSS version 20. In the study area, three types of honeybee production practices were identified, namely: Traditional, Intermediate and Movable frame hive honeybee production practices. The result shows most 69.79 % of beekeepers in the study area have owned only traditional bee hives. As a result the average annual honey produced per households was very low which estimated 93 kg in 2015. The average amount of honey harvested /hive/year from traditional hive, transitional hive and modern hive were 4.32±0.042kg, 9.83±1.05kg and 14.2±2.52kg respectively. The mean yields obtained from the three hives were statistically significant at (p < 0.05). From the beekeepers (64.6%) and (59.3%) have declared that deceasing trend of honey production and colony number from time to time respectively. Honey marketing participants were consumers (35%), retailers and consumers (31%), retailers (24%) and collectors (7.5%). The most important constraints, as beekeepers responded in their order of sequence were pests and predators (41.30%), poisoning of agro-chemicals (23.60%), high cost of modern hives and accessories (11.20%), shortage of bee forages (9.40%), low quality of honey products (7.20%), Poor infrastructure development (5.30%) and other factors (2.0%) were identified respectively. Despite of these, there are also future opportunities like presence of huge number of bee colonies (32.5%), availability of diverse vegetation plants and ample sources of water (21.70%), increasing demand of local honey (17.65%), presence of good government policy (9.0%) and others factors (19.15%). Further study is required to characterize honey bees of the area, quality of honey, major pests, predators and disease of economic importance. However, improving honey bee production techniques is important.

Analytical monitoring of milk production in Ukraine

Introduction. The dairy industry is socially oriented, and its products should provide Ukrainian consumers with high-quality and nutritious dairy food products. Together with the products of other processing branches of the agro-industrial complex, these are the basis of ensuring food security. Among the branches of the food industry, the dairy industry ranks fourth in terms of the volume of industrial products sold. The population's well-being depends not only on the effective development of the dairy industry but also on reducing social tensions. The article aims to analyze the state of milk production by category of farms in Ukraine. The research process applied the methods of comparison, analysis, theoretical generalization, and logical generalization. The dialectical research method became the methodological basis. The article analyzes the dynamics of milk production in all categories of farms and finds out that there was a significant decrease in it due to military operations, the deterioration of the state of cattle feeding, the increase in the cost of raw material production due to the increase in prices for electricity, fuel, and logistics services was established. The main problems of the dairy industry are substantiated by the low level of technological equipment of dairies, outdated equipment, underdevelopment of the market infrastructure, low level of supply of raw materials and capacity utilization, low quality of final products of dairy industry enterprises; limitation of the possibility of broad differentiation of the assortment due to the low quality of raw materials; decrease in demand for processing products due to the low purchasing power of the population of the region, in particular rural areas; high level of competition from powerful enterprises equipped with modern equipment and technologies. In the raw materials market, district-scale enterprises face significant competition from leading enterprises in large cities, which can offer higher purchase prices to agricultural producers. Conditions for increasing the volume of milk production in modern conditions are proposed and substantiated. Keywords: production indicators, milk, dairy industry, annual yield, cattle.