Profitability of buffalo’s milk in the province of Latina (Italy) in 2004 and 2005

Abstract

This paper aims to show the profitability of buffalo milk production in the Province of Latina (Italy). The study, based on a constant sample of 10 farms, was carried out between 2004 and 2005. It shows the average levels of revenue and production costs, including specific indicators such as returns to labour and family farm income, which are used to define the level of profitability of these enterprises. These results are compared with figures from conventional dairy farming in the same region.

Keywords

• Profitability, Buffalo, Milk