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==Value Chain Analysis of a Cheese with Geographical Indication - Abstract==
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Value Chain Analysis of a Cheese with Geographical Indication -
Abstract
Maria Spilioti 1, Pavlos Karanikolas 1, Spiros Stachtiaris 1, Antonios Kominakis 2 and
Konstantinos Tsiboukas 1
1
  Department of Agricultural Economics & Rural Development Agricultural University of Athens, Iera Odos 75,
11855, Athens, Greece
2
  Department of Animal Science and Aquaculture, Iera Odos 75, 11855, Athens, Greece


                Summary
                Sheep and goat farming is one of the most critical sectors in Greek agriculture, taking place
                mainly in remote areas. At the prefecture level, the island of Lesvos comes third in milk
                production in Greece after Larissa and Aitoloakarnania. Twenty-three Greek cheeses have
                already been granted a geographical indication status; three of these cheeses are produced in
                Lesvos, the most famous being Ladotyri Mytilinis PDO, made from the milk of the local sheep
                breed, which is preserved in olive oil. The analysis of the value chain of this cheese is a
                powerful tool to upgrade the economic status of the actors involved and improve the
                distribution of the Value Added. This study aims to analyze some critical aspects of the value
                chain of the Greek cheese Ladotyri Mitilinis PDO. More specifically, (i) to determine the value
                that is added in each stage (primary production of sheep milk, dairies, distribution channels)
                and (ii) to identify opportunities for value creation and cost reduction. The study focuses on
                the farm level, where we conducted a detailed analysis of five different sheep farms' size
                classes. Detailed techno-economic data were collected through in-depth interviews with a
                representative sample of 24 sheep breeders, five livestock cooperatives, eight dairies, and one
                distributor. An initial analysis of our data shows that sheep rearing in Lesvos supports a
                significant number of jobs (3,528), of which 93% derive from farm family members. In
                contrast, 7% are covered by hired labor. Also, some key economic performance indicators vary
                considerably. On average, per kg of milk, total revenue with subsidies is 1.09€, from which an
                intermediate consumption of 0.64€ is subtracted, resulting in a gross value added of 0.45€. Net
                value-added and farm family income per kg of milk formed at 0.33€ and 0.32€, respectively.
                Interestingly, medium-sized farms attain the best financial results, emanating from a
                combination of a relatively low milk yield, a high milk price, and a lower-than-average
                intermediate consumption. In 2020-2021, the price paid by the final consumers was 12€ per
                Kg of Ladotyri. This amount consisted of the value of intermediate inputs for sheep rearing
                (4.45€) and the value added by all subsequent actors: sheep breeders (1.64€), the dairies
                (2.71€), the wholesalers (2.20€), and the retailers (1.00€). Various opportunities for value
                creation and cost reduction have been identified, e.g., the closer connection of the product with
                the local resources; the introduction of the cheese to niche markets; the improvement of pasture
                management; the provision of advisory services to breeders; and the development of basic
                infrastructure, such as the installation of milking machines. Also, establishing an
                interprofessional organization, which will include representatives from all levels of the value
                chain, will contribute to the easier transfer of knowledge to all interested parties, improving
                coordination in strategic moves and ultimately increasing added value.

                Keywords 1
                Value Chain Analysis, Value Added, Geographical indications, Greece, quality cheeses


Proceedings of HAICTA 2022, September 22–25, 2022, Athens, Greece
EMAIL: spimaria1@gmail.com (A. 1); pkaranik@aua.gr (A. 2); spiros.stachtiaris@gmail.com (A. 3); acom@aua.gr (A. 4);
tsiboukask@gmail.com (A. 5)
ORCID: 0000-0002-6424-5678 (A. 1); 0000-0001-8272-3584 (A. 2)
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