Abstract
<jats:p>The article is devoted to the theoretical substantiation and development of a comprehensive methodological toolkit for assessing the production potential of dairy agricultural enterprises in the context of the systemic transformation of 2024–2025. The study proves that under the conditions of martial law and energy instability, the concept of production potential has shifted from a static set of resources to the dynamic ability of a system to ensure process continuity. It is established that by the beginning of 2026, the key determinants of the industry's resilience were energy autonomy, digital transformation, and compliance with "Extra" grade raw material standards, which together accounted for over 55% of total processing inflows. An updated structure of potential is proposed, which, unlike traditional approaches, integrates biological, technical-technological, energy, and environmental components. Attention is paid to the implementation of Precision Dairy Farming technologies, where the use of neural networks with MLP and LSTM architectures enables predictive accuracy in herd productivity of 99%. In the context of an acute labor shortage, the role of automation as a tool for substituting human labor with capital is substantiated, enabling a 40% reduction in personnel requirements while simultaneously increasing milk yields. The article details a methodology for evaluating innovation potential based on a three-component model of financial stability (code {K1, K2, K3}), which allows the identification of an enterprise's capacity for self-financing projects in deep raw material processing (production of isolates and whey protein). Based on the analysis of regional clusters, the sector showed high adaptability, particularly through the relocation of facilities to the Western region. It has been proven that the implementation of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology and harmonization with European Green Deal requirements are critical factors in increasing the investment attractiveness of the national dairy business and in its successful integration into the EU single market in 2026.</jats:p>