Price Drop of Cheese Impacts Small Producers in Colombia’s Caribbean Coast

This decline is primarily impacting those in the departments of Atlántico, Bolívar, and Magdalena, where dairy farming is a major livelihood.

Asoganorte has noted that the economic strain caused by falling cheese prices is challenging the sustainability of these small-scale operations. The association emphasizes that these regions rely heavily on dairy production, and the current market conditions could lead to severe financial difficulties for local farmers.

Cheese production in these regions is integral to the local economy, and the falling prices are attributed to various market dynamics, though specific causes were not detailed in the report. The situation highlights the vulnerability of small producers to price fluctuations in the dairy market.

Efforts to address this issue are being discussed, as stakeholders in the dairy industry, including local producers and associations, are searching for solutions to stabilize prices and support affected farmers.

Asoganorte is advocating for measures that could help mitigate the impact on small producers, though no specific initiatives were detailed in the report. The association continues to monitor the situation closely and is likely to push for policy or market interventions to support the dairy industry in the region.