In the month of February, 120 million liters were produced, while in the same month last year, 133 million were generated.
The effects of the drought continue to decant and this time it was the turn of the industrial milk plants, which in the month of February suffered a 9% drop in milk deliveries, achieving a cumulative increase in the last twelve months of almost 2%.
The main factor that affected the reduction of milk production is, above all, the water deficitbut they also influenced the drop in the pasture quality and the heat waves. according to National Milk Institute (Inale), industry remittance fell 9.3% last month, compared to the same period last year. According to Inale, the accumulated twelve months is 2,075 million liters (1.9% less than a year earlier).
According to information from Inale, in the month of February more than 120 million liters, while in February of last year the referral was 133 million. The volume reached this February was the lowest since 2019. On the other hand, there was a change in milk composition since 0.01% more fat and 0.01% less protein were recorded.
Good news for the price of dairy farms
He price of milk in dairy farms improved during February after several months of decline, according to what was published by the inhaleand in the midst of the extreme drought that affects all Uruguay.
Taking into account December 2022, the value of milk registered in pesos grew up 4%, although if one considers the price it had a year ago, it fell by 2%. However, if measured in Dollars, prices increased 4% and 9%, considering the same comparisons. The kilo of solids, fat and protein, which are the essential values for which the dairy industry pays, was 222.8 pesos.
Source: Ambito
