Milk Transformation Industry in Serra Talhada, Brazil

  • Ana Maria Rodrigues da Silva Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco
  • Marcos Felipe Falcão Sobral Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco
Keywords: Development, Milk-Processing Factories, Production, Productivity, Drought

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Drought is a climate phenomenon of the semi-arid region in northeastern Brazil and dairy production chain is highly affected by lack of water. Current assay analyzes the productive chain of dairies in Serra Talhada PE Brazil. Milk-processing industries, amount and selling site of the product and other variables that interfere in the development of the chain are identified. A descriptive applied research coupled to a qualitative approach constituted the assay´s methodology. Production size and selling site plus logistics, technology and training which interfered in the development of the chain were identified. Variables interfere in productivity and make dairies function in a highly slim manner. Since current research is the basis for the knowledge of the chain, it is highly necessary to know the practice of milk farmers and the chain prior to production.

Author Biographies

Ana Maria Rodrigues da Silva, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco
Mestranda do Programa de Administração e Desenvolvimento Rural/PADR-UFRPE
Marcos Felipe Falcão Sobral, Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco
Doutor em Engenharia da Produção pela Universidade Federal de Pernambuco (UFPE); Docente do Departamento de Administração de Empresas da Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco (UFRPE)
Published
2015-04-15
Section
Agrobusiness