This article aims at discussing the Santos government agricultural policies
in relation to dairy farmers in Colombia. The dairy sector has been
regarded as the agricultural sub-sector most negatively affected by FTAs
signed by the Colombian government, especially with the United States
and the European Union. Consequently, there is a need for clear public
policies for milk producers in Colombia. There are some changes in the
approach to agricultural policies by the Santos government. However,
it will be argued that conceptual clarity is needed on the priorities of
these policies, especially considering aspects of export orientation, local
production and rural development.