Lamb meat registers slow sales after rises in prices in the province of Osorno, Chile

Published 2022년 12월 21일

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The article highlights the significant increase in lamb meat prices in Chile due to high production costs, with costs per sheep unit reaching $120,000 and the meat becoming at least 20% more expensive. These increased costs are attributed to high fertilizer costs for pasture and high prices of veterinary supplies, leading to low demand due to the high prices and economic challenges faced by the country. Felix Cancino, the manager of the San Juan Sheep Cooperative, emphasized the challenges farmers are facing, such as rising costs of inputs and medications, which are making it difficult for farmers to maintain optimal conditions for the sheep.

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For the end of the year celebrations, the consumption of lamb meat is popular in various parts of the country. But, this product has suffered sharp increases in its prices, given the high production costs involved. As a consequence, according to the Austral de Osorno, to date there is a low demand, where the sheep unit costs $120,000. The prices of this meat have at least increased by 20%. Due to the high costs in fertilizing pastures to feed them, as well as the high prices of veterinary supplies to keep sheep in optimal conditions. The manager of the San Juan Sheep Cooperative, Félix Cancino, explained to the newspaper that the value is quite expensive this season, where in livestock fairs it fluctuates between $70,000 and $90,000, while in the field it is between $100,000 and $120 thousand. "The truth is that there is ...

Source: Portaldelcampo