Analisis comparativo de la productividad y tecnificacion lechera entre el departamento del Meta, Colombia y Santa Catarina, Brasil

Abstract

This research aims to comparatively analyze the productivity and level of technological development in dairy farming between the Meta department (Colombia) and Santa Catarina (Brazil), in order to identify competitive gaps and improvement opportunities for the Llanos region. The study arises from the evident differences in production models, where Meta is characterized by a traditional dual-purpose system with low efficiency levels, while Santa Catarina stands out for its specialized, intensive, and highly technified model supported by a strong cooperative system. Methodologically, a mixed approach is adopted with a quantitative emphasis, under a descriptive-comparative, non-experimental, and cross-sectional design. The research is based on the analysis of secondary data from official sources such as FEDEGÁN, ICA, IBGE, and EPAGRI, considering variables such as total production, productivity per cow, feeding systems, technological level, and organizational management models. The expected results aim to demonstrate that the main differences lie in the level of technological adoption, associativity, and efficiency in production processes. In this regard, the study seeks to propose adaptive strategies based on the Brazilian model, particularly in aspects such as cooperativism, production intensification, and the implementation of technologies, in order to strengthen the competitiveness and sustainability of dairy farming in the Meta department.