Más leche, pero en menos manos: crece la producción, pero siguen cerrando tambos y avanzando el proceso de concentración

The dairy industry is seeing a significant shift towards larger, more concentrated operations, with a notable decline in smaller farms. Data from OCLA reveals that 226 dairy units disappeared in just a year, with 32 closing in May alone. The largest 5% of dairy farms now produce 30% of the milk, while the smaller operations, which comprise over half of the country's dairy enterprises, have seen a marked decline over the past decade, now accounting for only 15% of total milk production. This trend highlights the consolidation within the industry and raises concerns about rural economies and the future of local dairy production.