Poultry and pork producers in Bolivia declare themselves in an emergency due to the rise in soybean prices
Francielle Rozzatti
Published 2020년 9월 16일
Pork and chicken producers in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, declared themselves in an emergency situation due to the high price of a soy-derived by-product - solvent flour - in oilseed industries.
From the Departmental Association of Pork Producers of Santa Cruz (Adepor), its president Nelson Daher denounces an increase of 28% from January until today, which - he said - deepens the crisis in the sector due to the economic situation faced by Bolivian families due to the pandemic.
Regarding the price of soybeans, he said it has gradually increased in recent months, from Bs 1,750 to Bs 2,250 per ton, from January until now. In percentage, it represents an increase of 28%. "This increase is a major blow to the sector since this input represents between 15% and 20% in the cost of production," said Daher.
He indicated that the increase in the price of this soy derivative can be lapidated for the sector that has registered a decrease in livestock due to the retraction of demand due to the crisis in the consumer's pocket. The closure of production units is another effect that impacts the generation of jobs in the sector.
With data from the Eastern Chamber of Agriculture (CAO), nationwide, there are 3,500 meat and egg farmers and about 1,080 poultry farmers. They note that in the family production of pigs there are thousands of units that produce to supply national consumption. They estimate the demand for 1,150,000 tonnes of corn, 850,000 sorghum and 650,000 soybean pie.
From the Departmental Association of Pork Producers of Santa Cruz (Adepor), its president Nelson Daher denounces an increase of 28% from January until today, which - he said - deepens the crisis in the sector due to the economic situation faced by Bolivian families due to the pandemic.
Regarding the price of soybeans, he said it has gradually increased in recent months, from Bs 1,750 to Bs 2,250 per ton, from January until now. In percentage, it represents an increase of 28%. "This increase is a major blow to the sector since this input represents between 15% and 20% in the cost of production," said Daher.
He indicated that the increase in the price of this soy derivative can be lapidated for the sector that has registered a decrease in livestock due to the retraction of demand due to the crisis in the consumer's pocket. The closure of production units is another effect that impacts the generation of jobs in the sector.
With data from the Eastern Chamber of Agriculture (CAO), nationwide, there are 3,500 meat and egg farmers and about 1,080 poultry farmers. They note that in the family production of pigs there are thousands of units that produce to supply national consumption. They estimate the demand for 1,150,000 tonnes of corn, 850,000 sorghum and 650,000 soybean pie.
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