Argentina’s dairy sector is undergoing a “silent revolution” that is driving substantial productivity gains through a systemic paradigm shift.
At Bichos de Campo, we have been discussing this topic for quite some time. But when the impact of this “silent revolution” is reflected in numbers, the figures are truly striking.
Official data published by the Argentine Dairy Chain Observatory (OCLA) show that in just two years, dairies producing more than 10,000 liters of milk per day increased their share of national production from 23.4% to 28.0%, while representing only 5.2% of the total number of operations.
On the other hand, 48% of all dairies currently produce only 13.8% of Argentina’s total milk supply, with less than 2,000 liters per day. Two years ago, that segment represented 16.0% of the total supply.
Another way to look at this phenomenon—one that is being replicated in nearly all milk-producing countries—is by analyzing the evolution of the average monthly milk revenue of Argentine dairies, which has shown substantial growth this year.
The evolution of average dairy revenue in Argentina during the first eight months of this year is 17.0% higher—measured in constant pesos, adjusted for inflation—compared to the same period in 2019. An impressive increase.
In the current context, while “artisan” dairy systems are facing increasing difficulties, large-scale dairies continue to gain ground year after year, improving both scale and production efficiency. This is achieved through voluntary milking systems, automation, barns that ensure greater animal comfort under adverse weather conditions, enhanced control and standardization of feed rations, remote technologies that detect heat and health issues individually, and their own sales force or “dairy pools.”
Source: https://bichosdecampo.com/