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Prices Received by Farmers Drop
The USDA’s April Prices Received Index fell 3.6% from March but was higher by 12% year-over-year. The livestock production index fell eight percent in April compared to the prior month, but was still 18% above last year. The crop production index rose 4.9% from March but was down 1.1% from last year. Ag producers saw lower prices received for eggs, milk, lettuce, and hogs. The USDA said they received higher prices for cattle, broilers, strawberr…
The dairy sector historically represents a sensitive commercial sector in Costa Rica. Therefore, it becomes a hot spot when our country enters into trade negotiations with others. The strategic role they play in food security makes them protagonists of trade and political disputes. The relevance of the dairy industry in this type of negotiations was exposed in the market dispute with Panama and in the negotiations of the Free Trade Agreement bet…
Swiss milk could be missed because of the difficult working conditions and the lack of resources of the producers. According to the industry, thousands of them throw the sponge each year. The National Council is to decide on Wednesday on a motion to improve the framework conditions and to strengthen the attractiveness of the sector.
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