Spain: They denounce the unjustified drop in the prices of goat milk that affects farmers in the mountains of Cádiz and Málaga

Published 2024년 7월 15일

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ASAJA-Cádiz is expressing concern over the significant decrease in the price of goat milk in the Sierra de Cádiz region, a situation also impacting producers in Malaga. The association attributes this drop to unfathomable reasons, especially given the reduced dairy production and the rising costs of cheese, the primary product of goat milk. The price of the milk grade has fallen by 5 cents, reaching 0.12 cents per liter, a figure far lower than the previous around one euro. This situation is further straining an already challenging financial situation for livestock farmers, who face rising costs and a dwindling goat herd. ASAJA-Cádiz is calling for greater understanding and support for these farmers, highlighting their crucial role in the socioeconomic and environmental aspects of the Sierra de Grazalema National Park.

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ASAJA-Cádiz has regretted the “inexplicable” and “unjustified” drop in the prices of goat milk sold by ranchers in the Sierra de Cádiz, for the majority production of cheeses, and which is also affecting producers in the province from Malaga. “As a general rule, the greater the supply, and if the demand does not increase, the prices fall. But the opposite happens. There is less dairy production, because unfortunately, due to the lack of profitability, there are fewer head of cattle. Furthermore, the price of cheeses (the main destination of our milk) has experienced several increases in the last year, and the demand for them continues to grow,” highlights the agricultural and livestock association. A DECREASE “OF 20 CENTS WHICH IS NOT SUSTAINED”, WHEN FOR LIVESTOCK FARMERS “THE FEED HAS NOT LOWER, NEITHER THE COSTS” Asaja-Cádiz emphasizes that it is “surprising” that the price of the grade of milk extract “has dropped 5 cents, going from 0.17 cents to 0.12”, in a totally ...

Source: Agroinformacion