Argentina: The Dairy Sector is Not Only Stabilizing but Also Eyeing Possibilities in Beef Production
Source: dairynews.today
Amid climatic challenges, the dairy heifer market in Argentina begins 2025 by adjusting to new conditions.
As the new year unfolds, Argentina's dairy heifer market faces a setting defined initially by a lack of rain, leading to a static market.
However, with more favorable weather conditions emerging, the market is slowly regaining momentum. Dairy heifers began the year with values trailing historical levels of 6,000 liters of milk amid better climatic conditions.
The sector witnessed another turn amid the March rains, bringing fresh energy and optimism as pastures recover and the outlook for soybeans improves. "Despite the impact of the drought, the future looks favorable," remarked a local auctioneer.
Additionally, the financial conditions for purchasing heifers have also improved, aiding market demand.
Current milk prices, which may have peaked, are still advantageous relative to feed and input costs, providing favorable margins for dairy operations.
At recent auctions in Buenos Aires and Santa Fe, notable prices included 175 pre-service heifers at an average of $1,221,428 and service-ready heifers at $1,200,000 on average.
The dairy sector is not only stabilizing but also eyeing possibilities in beef production, as international markets like the EU offer promising export opportunities despite China's current downturn.
However, with more favorable weather conditions emerging, the market is slowly regaining momentum. Dairy heifers began the year with values trailing historical levels of 6,000 liters of milk amid better climatic conditions.
The sector witnessed another turn amid the March rains, bringing fresh energy and optimism as pastures recover and the outlook for soybeans improves. "Despite the impact of the drought, the future looks favorable," remarked a local auctioneer.
Additionally, the financial conditions for purchasing heifers have also improved, aiding market demand.
Current milk prices, which may have peaked, are still advantageous relative to feed and input costs, providing favorable margins for dairy operations.
At recent auctions in Buenos Aires and Santa Fe, notable prices included 175 pre-service heifers at an average of $1,221,428 and service-ready heifers at $1,200,000 on average.
The dairy sector is not only stabilizing but also eyeing possibilities in beef production, as international markets like the EU offer promising export opportunities despite China's current downturn.
