Floods Paralyze Milk and Cheese Production in Portuguesa
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Floods in Portuguesa impact 70% of farms, reducing milk and cheese production by 40% and driving up prices.
The recent floods in the state of Portuguesa have severely disrupted the local dairy industry, with 70% of the livestock farms in Guanarito submerged, a main area for milk and cheese production in Venezuela. This has led to a 40% drop in production, affecting the supply of fresh milk to central Venezuela and endangering the future of llanero cheese production.
Further complicating the situation, over 60% of rural roads have become impassable, hindering the collection of milk and the delivery of cattle feed. The excessive moisture has caused calf losses, miscarriages, diseases, and has devastated pastures.
Producers have reported that while they receive $4.5 per kilo of cheese, market prices have surged to $8. They are urging for emergency infrastructure support and health measures to counter the losses.
Further complicating the situation, over 60% of rural roads have become impassable, hindering the collection of milk and the delivery of cattle feed. The excessive moisture has caused calf losses, miscarriages, diseases, and has devastated pastures.
Producers have reported that while they receive $4.5 per kilo of cheese, market prices have surged to $8. They are urging for emergency infrastructure support and health measures to counter the losses.
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