Álvaro Simeone

Álvaro Simeone is the director of the UPIC (Unidad de Producción Intensiva de la Carne) in Uruguay, where he plays a pivotal role in overseeing beef production and market analysis. Recently, he highlighted the challenges producers face with rising costs, noting that the profit margin per fattened steer is under pressure due to high feed prices. Simeone's insights are crucial as the beef industry navigates unprecedented price levels and changing market dynamics, making him a key figure in discussions about the future of livestock farming in Uruguay.