The agricultural magazine ATL has recently detailed in a series of articles how dairies and other agriculture businesses would manage a potential crisis.
Should a significant crisis arise, Sweden’s largest dairies are prepared to the best of their ability. The consensus among all stakeholders spoken to by ATL is that the best approach to managing such a situation is to enhance profitability immediately. In the event of a major and prolonged crisis hindering or even preventing the importation of goods, Sweden’s largest dairies have devised strategies to cope. However, the absence of fuel for trucks would impede the collection of milk or delivery of dairy products. Additionally, the operation necessitates a plentiful supply of electricity, clean water, and spare parts for all intricate machinery.
– There is a fundamental adaptability to manage both minor and major disruptions. This should not be underestimated, remarks Helena Markstedt, Arla
Arla has approximately 2,000 suppliers spanning from southern Norrland to southern Sweden. The company’s trucks cover 1.6 million miles annually to gather milk from these suppliers. In a crisis, the primary objective is to gather milk from every source. Nonetheless, the distance between farms can pose a challenge, as acknowledged by all dairies according to ATL.
Read more about the dairies’ preparedness HERE