Milk prices for producers increased last week, according to DATAGRO.

According to DATAGRO Livestock's weekly VIP milk reportthe prices of milk to the producer In the week ending August 7th, they closed up 1.4%. In the case of  UHT milkThe survey points to a negative variation of 4.1% for the week. Derivatives, on the other hand, ended the period in the red, with a devaluation of 6.4%. unsalted butter and a drop of 3.1% for the cheeses"In the second week of August, milk prices for producers maintained an upward trend, while dairy products registered the opposite movement, declining compared to the previous week. The firmness of milk prices for producers continues to be supported by the lower availability of raw materials typical of the end of the off-season, although the beginning of the 26/27 harvest in the Southern region is already starting to influence prices," explains the source. DATAGRO Livestock"For dairy products, the greater availability of milk, coupled with imports, maintains some pressure on prices, especially those processed from powdered milk. Despite the boost in demand with the return to school, the structural oversupply still limits a more consistent recovery in dairy products," he adds. For more details, visit [link/website address]. VIP Report in analysis session of DATAGRO Portal.

DATAGRO Milk Indicator

THE DATAGRO launched his Milk Indicator, one New pricing tool developed to offer greater transparency and accuracy in interpreting prices in the Brazilian dairy market.The new indicator will include the disclosure of two monthly newsletters: One price is based on the price paid to the producer, and the other on the contract price., both expressed in Brazilian reais per liter (R$/L). The first announcement is scheduled for the second half of May. 

The bulletins will be available on the official channels of DATAGRO Milk Indicatorincluding site and social media. The consultancy also encourages market participation, with the possibility of sending information for continuous improvement of the tool via email: Indicadordoleite@datagro.com.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.