Mexico: In Sinaloa, farmers ask for an increase of almost $5 pesos for each liter of milk sold

In the Association of United Ranchers of the Río Fuerte, in Sinaloa, they reported that currently, the entity's producers are receiving a price of up to $6.50 pesos for each liter sold to the industry, which is far below their operating costs. They stated for local media that due to the recent increase in the expense involved in producing, the remuneration they receive should amount to at least $11 for each unit sold, which would allow them to remain profitable. YOU MAY BE INTERESTED IN: Drought in Querétaro: 30% of the cattle herd lost, but the rains are already improving the situation The increase in production costs, they noted, is mainly due to the increase in the cost of pastures in the area, derived from the severe drought that still predominates in the entity. For this reason, they recently met with the Undersecretary of Livestock of the state government, Alfredo Valdez, and representatives of the Sinaloa Regional Livestock Union, with the purpose of establishing ...