Milk Production in Zacatecas Faces Limitations Amidst Market Challenges
Source: dairynews.today
Zacatecas, one of Mexico's leading milk-producing states, struggles with limited infrastructure for collection and commercialization, impacting small and medium-sized producers.
Zacatecas is a significant milk-producing state in Mexico but faces challenges due to inadequate infrastructure for collection and marketing. The state's production in 2023 was 194 million 941 thousand liters, representing just 1.46% of the national output.
Despite consistent production, with an average of 33 liters per cow per day, and Liconsa purchasing 2.8 million liters monthly, the excess production of up to 5,000 liters weekly per producer results in decreased prices. Many producers hope the "Leche del Bienestar" initiative will boost production and profits. However, without efficient collection networks, Zacatecas' overproduction remains a burden.
Despite consistent production, with an average of 33 liters per cow per day, and Liconsa purchasing 2.8 million liters monthly, the excess production of up to 5,000 liters weekly per producer results in decreased prices. Many producers hope the "Leche del Bienestar" initiative will boost production and profits. However, without efficient collection networks, Zacatecas' overproduction remains a burden.
