Uruguay: Dairy producers say the business is not profitable

Published 2024년 1월 30일

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Milk producers in Uruguay are facing a crisis due to low product prices and unprofitable business conditions, a situation worsened by a drought and falling prices for grains and other inputs. The Society of Florida Milk Producers (SPLF) has called for a meeting to discuss the crisis, which is particularly concerning given it's the pre-calving period on dairy farms, a crucial time for lactation. The SPLF suggests that Conaprole, the main dairy cooperative, could potentially increase the price it pays for milk to alleviate the situation.
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To continue reading the article, log in with your account or register on MilkPoint. Get access to exclusive content! Uruguay's milk producers are going through a very long crisis that began with the drought and that today makes the business unprofitable because of the price they receive. Grains, concentrates, inputs in general, fertilizers and chemicals have fallen and the business is not profitable. That's why the Society of Florida Milk Producers (SPLF) called dairy farmers to an open meeting this Tuesday, the 30th. In an interview with Rurales El País, Fabián Hernández, member of the SPLF, said that the situation "is unsustainable and very worrying" and reported that there are many balances owed to Conaprole. Furthermore, in these months of less milk, outstanding balances are even worse because there are no tools to feed the cattle properly, especially considering that it is the pre-calving period on dairy farms, a ...
Source: Milkpoint

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