Dairy Crisis in Bolivia: Over 100 Farms Closed Amidst Economic Challenges
Source: dairynews.today
Bolivian dairy farmers are facing a severe crisis, with over 100 dairy farms having shut down recently. They are urging the government to improve milk pricing to avert further closures.
The Bolivian dairy industry is in turmoil as more than 100 dairy farms have ceased operations, prompting industry leaders to call for governmental intervention to improve pricing structures. Farmers are demanding an increase in the base price per liter of milk, citing rising production costs as a significant contributor to their dwindling profitability.
Eduardo Cirbián, president of the Federacion Departamental de Productores de Leche (Fedeple) in Santa Cruz, highlighted a concerning 14.5% drop in milk production with daily deliveries now at 232,000 liters, down from 274,000 liters a year ago. Cirbián emphasized that the closure of dairy farms reflects inadequate government policies and restrictive bi-ministerial resolutions that hinder fair pricing for producers. The industry's plea includes a proposed reference price of Bs 4.50 per liter, while current government regulation suggests Bs 4.30. Industry representatives warn that further closures could lead to production disincentives and exacerbate the existing market imbalance.
Eduardo Cirbián, president of the Federacion Departamental de Productores de Leche (Fedeple) in Santa Cruz, highlighted a concerning 14.5% drop in milk production with daily deliveries now at 232,000 liters, down from 274,000 liters a year ago. Cirbián emphasized that the closure of dairy farms reflects inadequate government policies and restrictive bi-ministerial resolutions that hinder fair pricing for producers. The industry's plea includes a proposed reference price of Bs 4.50 per liter, while current government regulation suggests Bs 4.30. Industry representatives warn that further closures could lead to production disincentives and exacerbate the existing market imbalance.
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