Análise econômica da atividade leiteira em uma propriedade com sistema de ordenha robotizada no sudoeste do Paraná

Abstract

Milk production has increasingly incorporated technologies aimed at improving productive efficiency and supporting farm management. In this context, robotic milking systems have emerged as an alternative capable of automating production processes and providing information to support decision-making. This study analyzed the economic and financial performance of a dairy farming activity using a robotic milking system located in the Southwestern region of Paraná, Brazil. A quantitative case study was conducted using productive, asset-related, and financial data collected between May 2025 and March 2026. Data were obtained through technical visits, interviews with the farm owners, and analysis of farm records. Production costs were calculated according to the methodology proposed by the Brazilian National Supply Company (CONAB), allowing the determination of the Effective Operating Cost (EOC), Total Operating Cost (TOC), and Total Cost (TC). An Income Statement was also prepared, and economic and productive indicators were calculated. During the evaluated period, the dairy activity produced 2,773,800 liters of milk and generated an economic profit of R$ 193,181.52, with 3.2% profitability, 1.06% return on investment, and a benefit-cost ratio of 1.31. The results indicated a positive economic performance, demonstrating the activity's ability to cover production costs, operating expenses, and the opportunity cost of invested capital. It is concluded that, when associated with efficient management of productive resources and effective cost control, robotic milking can contribute to positive economic results in highly specialized dairy production systems.