Dairy producers in Nicaragua are facing a scenario of falling prices, a situation resulting from the oversupply of this type of food reported in the local market.
Executives of the National Livestock Commission of Nicaragua (Conagan) report that with the onset of winter, the country's trading partners are reducing dairy purchases to protect local production.
The event is open to technicians, livestock producers, and specialists and will be held from 16th to 17th of March in the Alfonso Nunez Training Center, in Boaco.
The National Cattlemen Association of Nicaragua (Conagan) extends its invitation to participate in the XI National Dairy Forum, to be held on 16th to 17th March in the Alfonso Nunez Training Center (Rancho Rojo) in Camoapa, Boaco.
Meat sales abroad in the first half of the year amounted to $207.8 million, 14% more than in the same period in 2013.
Exports of milk in the period in question also showed a better performance despite the drought affecting some of the country's production areas, since they increased by 17% compared to the first half of 2013.
In the case of milk production, the vice president of the Nicaraguan Chamber of Dairy businesses (Canislan), Wilmer Fernández told Elnuevodiario.com.ni that "... '((The drought) itself is striking (producers) in the dry corridor, but in terms of overall production volumes have actually increased. This is reflected in exports (...) This is not to say there are no encumbrances, but overall, in terms of the industry, there are no concerns about supply to the domestic market and exports. '"
The country’s breeders signed an agreement with US-Aid to develop a program to improve the country’s dairy industry.
Called “Farmer to Farmer” (Agricultor a Agricultor), the program will be developed over the next four years.
“This program aims to connect professional U.S. farmers with Latin American ones, to identify weaknesses in the value chain, and develop projects to solve them”, reported Elnuevodiario.com.ni.
International corporation Parmalat sold 51% of its Nicaraguan subsidiary to Productos Lacteos Centroamericanos S.A.
The disposal took place for a consideration of USD 800,000. Furthermore, Parmalat Centroamerica S.A. signed a "license agreement" which will allow Parmalat Group to cash in a total amount of USD 400,000 in the first five years of contract.