Overview of the milk production chain in Brazil: development and perspectives

Abstract

Dairy farming is an activity of enormous prominence not only in Brazil but throughout the planet, exerting enormous influence on the economy, generating jobs not only in the rural area but throughout the production chain, offering milk and derivatives that are among the main foods in the food chain as it is rich in protein and vitamins. However, despite Brazil being one of the largest producers in the world, Brazilian milk still needs to be more present internationally. This low presence abroad is due, among other reasons, to the high cost of production and its low quality. On this basis, this research aims to survey the panorama of the milk production chain in Brazil. The research method is based on a literature review with a descriptive and exploratory nature. As a result, the research shows the importance that dairy activity has acquired in the country. Moreover, public policies that value the sector encourage the production of dairy products with quality and safety and create the conditions to make that the developed technologies reach the producers.