Indicadores de desempenho de fazendas leiteiras de Minas Gerais

Abstract

Performance indicators of 159 dairy farms in the Triângulo Mineiro-Alto Paranaíba region of the Minas Gerais state, in 2007 and 2008, were evaluated. Data was obtained monthly by 18 private consultants. Milk yield was 770±697 L/d, from 81±54 lactating cows, and 109±75 ha were explored. Yearly milk yield per hectare was 3,333±2,720 L, from 0.70±0.44 lactating cows/ha, per adult cow was 3,383±1,269 L, and 26±8% of the adult herd was non-lactating. Milk yield per hired labor was 103,342±44,616 L. Concentrates cost was 30% and labor 10% of the production cost. The mean net income was positive, but 15 and 25% of the farms had negative residue, when cost was estimated computing or not the interest on assets value, respectively. Profitability indicators were: annual net income R$32,841.00; annual net income over assets value 4.7%; and net income over gross income 8.7%. Even though performance was above Brazilian and Minas Gerais means, performance indicators were modest, suggesting that there is opportunity for gain in productive and financial efficiencies.