Jeronimo Monteiro Expoagro Dairy Competition Strengthens Dairy Chain in Espirito Santo

Strategic Insights -

The 29th Jeronimo Monteiro Expoagro, a four-day event held from September 4th to 7th, featured the Dairy Competition, which aims to enhance the productive potential of dairy producers, encourage the adoption of technologies, and disseminate good management practices. Sixty producers participated in the tournament, showcasing the productive and genetic potential of their herds and recognizing producers who invest in technology. The competition was organized by the Capixaba Institute of Research, Technical Assistance and Rural Extension (Incaper) in partnership with the Municipal Government, through the Secretariat of Rural Development and Environment.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Dairy Competition aims to enhance the productive potential of dairy producers, encourage the adoption of technologies, and disseminate good management practices.
  • Sixty producers participated in the tournament, which was organized by Incaper in partnership with the Municipal Government.
  • The competition was held in three categories, according to the total milk production obtained per animal during the tournament.
  • The top four finishers in each category received prizes totaling R$35,000, provided by the City Hall.
  • The Dairy Tournament highlights the generational renewal in the dairy farming industry in Jeronimo Monteiro, with a significant participation of younger producers.
  • The competition reinforces Incaper's work in technical assistance and rural extension, playing a strategic role in strengthening Jeronimo Monteiro's dairy chain.
  • The dairy chain in Jeronimo Monteiro records an average annual production of approximately 4 million liters.

Statistics:

  • 60 producers participated in the Dairy Competition.
  • The competition was held in three categories: Category A (50 kg), Category B (40 kg), and Category C (30 kg).
  • R$35,000 was awarded as prizes to the top four finishers in each category.
  • 4,000,000 liters: average annual production of dairy chain in Jeronimo Monteiro.

Sources:

  • Vitoria: Brazilian State of Espirito Santo
  • https://www.es.gov.br/Noticia/torneio-leiteiro-estimula-inovacao-e-fortalece-a-pecuaria-em-jeronimo-monteiro