Tridge summary
The article highlights the ongoing issue of milk shortage and price increases in Colombia, as reported by farmers from Nariño and Cundinamarca. They express concern over the sustainability of these market conditions, especially with rising production costs. The farmers believe that the shortage is not as severe as reported and attribute it to high input costs for pasture and food, leading some to shift their focus to other activities. The removal of tariffs on milk imports as part of Free Trade Agreements introduces uncertainty about future prices and profitability. Additionally, the article points out the challenges of informal milk trading and the effects of high prices on consumer behavior and producer incentives. It also notes the potential for large-scale milk imports, which could significantly decrease domestic prices, and the possibility of the industry seeking price release, which could further impact local producers.
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Original content
It is useless that we are selling hot milks at $ 1,500 and up to $ 1,600 and cold milks above $ 1,800 if production costs are rising As a result of the debate that has been opened by Asoleche's statements regarding the shortage of milk and the increase in Producer prices, Livestock CONtexto consulted with farmers from Nariño and Cundinamarca, who point out "that it is useless that we are selling hot milks at $ 1,500 and up to $ 1,600 and cold milks above $ 1,800 if production costs are rising." They add that milk production has decreased but not in the proportions that Asoleche says, and they fear that the industry will ask the government for authorization for a massive import of milk, which would cause domestic prices to plummet. Situation in Nariño According to the Executive Director of the Society of Farmers and Ranchers of Nariño (Sagan), José Luis Bernal Romero, the shortage that is currently observed is a problem of input costs, mainly because the farmer uses these products ...
Source: MXContexto
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