Avicultores dicen que ya no aguantan más: el huevo barato les está generando pérdidas
Productores y colectivos agrícolas denuncian que hay “una crisis del huevo en Colombia”. Razón por la que vienen adelantando protestas y pidiendo la a...
TL;DR
- Agricultural producers in Colombia are protesting an "egg crisis" due to unprofitable production.
- Farmers are selling egg cartons for 5,000-6,000 pesos, while production costs are 10,000-11,000 pesos.
- Overproduction in the sector has led to a drop in egg prices.
- Intermediaries and large distribution chains are criticized for buying low and selling high.
- Producers cite a significant increase in costs for inputs like diesel and feed over the last 20 years, while farmgate prices have remained low.
- Demands include government regulation of bird housing, a price stabilization fund, controls on selling below production cost, and reduced toll fees.