Dairy Farmers in Sinaloa Demand Fair Milk Prices to Ensure Profitability
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Dairy farmers in Sinaloa are calling for an increase in milk prices to $13 per liter to cover production costs and achieve minimal profitability, a demand arising after surviving on an unprofitable $11.50 per liter for months.
In Sinaloa, Mexico, dairy farmers are urging pasteurization companies to raise the price of milk to $13 per liter. Currently, they receive $11.50, which they argue is insufficient to cover production costs. José Antonio Lizárraga Rivera, president of the Mazatlán Livestock Union, has highlighted that even a slight increase of $0.50 achieved recently does not reflect the true economic demands of the agricultural sector.
The farmers emphasize that without this price correction, dairy basins remain at risk, exacerbated by rising costs in feed, water, and herd maintenance. Furthermore, recent droughts and a lack of infrastructure investment have worsened the imbalance between cost and price. Lizárraga's call joins a global movement among producers in countries like Ecuador, who face similar challenges from falling prices and pressure from major dairy corporates.
To rectify this, a national agreement among farmers, associations, and pasteurization companies is crucial to establishing realistic reference prices and creating a more equitable dairy supply chain. Urgent adjustments are needed for the Mexican dairy industry to ensure the continuity and quality of milk supply.
The farmers emphasize that without this price correction, dairy basins remain at risk, exacerbated by rising costs in feed, water, and herd maintenance. Furthermore, recent droughts and a lack of infrastructure investment have worsened the imbalance between cost and price. Lizárraga's call joins a global movement among producers in countries like Ecuador, who face similar challenges from falling prices and pressure from major dairy corporates.
To rectify this, a national agreement among farmers, associations, and pasteurization companies is crucial to establishing realistic reference prices and creating a more equitable dairy supply chain. Urgent adjustments are needed for the Mexican dairy industry to ensure the continuity and quality of milk supply.
