Milk producers warn low production due to high input costs in Costa Rica

Published 2023년 2월 27일

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Costa Rican dairy farmers are facing challenges such as high input costs and climate change, which are leading to a decline in milk production and an increase in prices. Dairy companies are trying to meet consumer demand for staples like fluid and powdered milk, but some less popular categories may be temporarily unavailable. The price of fertilizers has surged by 220% and imported corn by 73.7% since 2019, significantly increasing the cost of cow concentrate. Other issues, including the 'boy and girl phenomenon', container shortages, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict, are also impacting the dairy sector. This crisis affects over 13,000 dairy farms and generates direct employment for 28,000 people, with the National Chamber of Milk Producers anticipating a potential recovery in dairy production in the latter half of the year.

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High input costs, as well as climate changes have taken their toll on milk producers, causing a decline in the product and its derivatives, as well as an increase in their prices. The different Costa Rican dairy companies try to supply the product lines most required by consumers, such as fluid and powdered milk, however, some less sought after categories could be temporarily reduced. According to data from the National Chamber of Milk Producers, from 2019 to January 2023, fertilizers increased their price by 220%, and imported corn by 73.7%. This means that each quintal of concentrate for cows in production increased from ¢11,194 to ¢16,690 in a period of 4 years. Producers also indicate that they have had to deal with the boy and girl phenomenon, the impact of the container crisis and the effects of the conflict between ...

Source: Costaricamedios