Strategic analysis of the sheep milk production chain in Brazil: an approach using the SWOT methodology

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https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2023v44n3p971

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Inputs, Marketing, Organization, Meat processing plant., Production.

Abstract

Sheep milk is used on a global scale for the production of cheese and other derivatives, or fresh consumption. The production of milk and its derivatives, whether formal or informal, is part of a production chain, with a lower or higher level of organization depending on the regional development of the activity. The objective of this study was to describe and discuss the elements of the sheep milk production chain in Brazil using the SWOT methodology. This study was developed in 2017 based on direct research with agents linked to the sheep milk production sector of 15 properties distributed in seven states of Brazil. The agents pointed out and described the strengths and weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the segments of inputs, production, processing, and sale and distribution of products and, subsequently, these elements were organized in a SWOT matrix. In the production segment, the low adoption of adequate production techniques, data control, and knowledge of production costs are critical factors. In the processing segment, positive aspects were pointed out for the physicochemical characteristics of sheep milk, while aspects related to legislation were considered critical. The lack of culture and consumer knowledge about sheep milk products are critical points affecting the sale and distribution segment. The small scale of production, the low demand for milk and its derivatives, and the lack of specific inputs for the activity are also critical points in the production chain. However, the use of inputs from other livestock activities (mainly dairy cattle) is an important option to reduce production costs and optimize the use of resources in dairy sheep farming. Appropriate production and processing techniques for sheep milk and data and production cost control must be implemented. Despite the heterogeneity of the studied production systems, some have positive economic indicators, which demonstrate the productive and economic potential of the activity. In this scenario, intensive production aimed at products with higher added value and the growth of the consumer market are factors that stimulate the growth of dairy sheep farming and are considered opportunities, so that marketing campaigns to promote the consumption of dairy products must be carried out. The small volume of milk produced generates opportunities for the sector, due to the lack of competition and the large potential market to be explored, especially in large centers, with greater purchasing power,

Author Biographies

Anderson Elias Bianchi, Português (Brasil)

Dr. in Animal Science, Universidade Federal do Paraná, UFPR, Agricultural Sciences Sector, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.

Caroline Reichen, Português (Brasil)

Doctoral Student, Postgraduate in Animal Science, UFPR, Agricultural Sciences Sector, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.

Luiza Ilha Borges, Português (Brasil)

Doctoral Student, Postgraduate in Animal Science, UFPR, Agricultural Sciences Sector, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.

João Gabriel Rodrigues Santos, Português (Brasil)

Masters Student, Postgraduate in Animal Science, UFPR, Agricultural Sciences Sector, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.

Laryssa dos Santos Rudek, Universidade Federal do Paraná,

Masters Student, Postgraduate in Animal Science, UFPR, Agricultural Sciences Sector, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.

Sergio Rodrigo Fernandes, Universidade Estadual de Londrina

Prof. Dr., Department of Animal Science, Center for Agricultural Sciences, Universidade Estadual de Londrina, UEL, Londrina, PR, Brazil.

Octávio Rossi de Morais, Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária

Researcher, Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, EMBRAPA, Sobral, CE, Brazil.

Alda Lúcia Gomes Monteiro, Português (Brasil)

Profa. Dra., Department of Animal Science, UFPR, Agricultural Sciences Sector, Curitiba, PR, Brazil.

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2023-07-07

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Bianchi, A. E., Reichen, C., Borges, L. I., Santos, J. G. R., Rudek, L. . dos S., Fernandes, S. R., … Monteiro, A. L. G. (2023). Strategic analysis of the sheep milk production chain in Brazil: an approach using the SWOT methodology. Semina: Ciências Agrárias, 44(3), 971–988. https://doi.org/10.5433/1679-0359.2023v44n3p971

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