<b>Economic analysis of the milk production in the cariri region of the Paraíba State</b> - doi: 10.4025/actascianimsci.v32i2.7115

Abstract

This study aimed to evaluate the costs of production, revenue and profitability of six milk production systems in Paraíba State, Brazil and to identify major variables related to the final cost of milk through the economic results and indicators of economic performance. In order to carry out the economic analysis, farmers were grouped into two clusters, depending on the link to a cooperative, i.e., members and non-members. The gross revenue was sufficient to cover total and operating costs in the farms 1, 2, 3 and 5. The items that make up the operational cost of milk production accounted for percentages above 60% in all these farms. The higher value received by the cluster of producers comprised by members of the cooperative for a gallon of milk has allowed investments in technology leading to productivity increase in these farms.