Bolivia: Cattle farmers warn of meat shortage

Published Nov 12, 2024

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The president of Bolivia's Federation of Cattle Ranchers of Santa Cruz, Walter Ruiz, has expressed concern over the country's economic situation, particularly in the agricultural sector. He highlighted the combined challenges of inflation, fuel shortages, and increased input costs, which have led to a 35% increase in production costs and a meat supply chain crisis. The climate has also impacted livestock, and the lack of diesel and inadequate transport infrastructure are exacerbating the situation, potentially leading to meat shortages and a larger food crisis. Ruiz has called for the new legislative authorities to work with the productive sector to implement regulations that benefit farmers and promote agricultural sustainability.

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Valor Agro Bolivia/ Walter Ruiz, president of the Federation of Cattle Ranchers of Santa Cruz, has raised the alarm about the economic situation in Bolivia, particularly in the agricultural sector. In a recent interview, Ruiz stressed that the current crisis is not a surprise to many economists, who were already warning of a slowdown in the national economy. “We are in the center of the storm as producers,” said Ruiz, making it clear that the challenges not only affect cattle ranchers, but also the population in general. The combination of inflation, fuel shortages and input costs has generated a panorama of uncertainty and concern. The increase in production costs, especially in the price of diesel and other inputs, has deeply affected producers. According to Ruiz, these costs have increased by more than 35%, affecting the ability of cattle ranchers to meet the demand for meat in the country. “The blockade has left the population short of meat, an essential product in the family ...

Source: Elagro