Climate Change Indigenous Colombians fret as sacred mountain glaciers melt 28-02-2024 11:50 The inhabitants of the Sierra Nevada range in north Colombia share fears about changing climate as record heat waves melt glacial peaks and ruin crops.
Agriculture Natural pesticides gain ground in 'agri-tox' capital Brazil 19-02-2024 14:14 Agricultural powerhouse Brazil may be the world leader in chemical pesticide use, but there is a growing trend of farmers turning to natural products known as "biopesticides."
EU-Mercosur Deal France: EU-Mercosur trade deal 'won't be signed as is' 31-01-2024 14:39 Protesting European farmers fear the deal would further depress produce prices amid increased competition from exporting nations that are not bound by strict and costly EU environmental laws.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Bumper Argentina soy, corn crops forecast to get even bigger 26-01-2024 14:43 This year's soybean and corn harvests in Argentina may be even bigger than previously thought.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Argentina's best soy crop in five years set to be boon for Milei 11-01-2024 16:59 Argentina is on course to produce its best soybean crop in five seasons – 52 million metric tones.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Argentina pushes to get out of farming time warp with better GMO seeds 05-01-2024 13:58 New government is seeking to make its decades-old rules governing patented seed technology fit for the modern era.
Agriculture Crops get cheaper on Argentine currency plunge 13-12-2023 23:14 Prices for grains slid after Argentina, a major supplier, devalued its currency in a move that could encourage farmers to sell more of their crops into global markets.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Milei’s policy moves seen boosting Argentina's wheat crop by 60% 12-12-2023 17:50 The arrival of Javier Milei to the Presidency is setting up the prospect of rapidly expanding wheat production in Argentina.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Argentina set to double wheat sales to Brazil on rebounding crop 07-12-2023 21:00 Argentina is poised to more than double its shipments of wheat to Brazil, displacing competitors including Russia in the key global agriculture market.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Election result gives soymeal traders a new factor to weigh 20-11-2023 17:58 Javier Milei, who takes office December 10, has proposed dropping the peso and dollarising Argentina's economy. Such a move could boost farmer sales of soybeans, since they’d rather be paid in US dollars than a weaker local currency.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Argentina running out of soy adds to next president’s economic woes 16-11-2023 19:05 After the worst drought in six decade, farmers are running out of the very commodity that fuels Argentina’s economy.
ELECTION 2023 Fed-up farmers lean towards outsider Milei 14-11-2023 15:38 The countryside, one of the prime engines of Argentina’s economy, is arriving to the presidential run-off full of uncertainty.
Election 2023: the rural vote On the pampas, farmers are all in on Milei 10-11-2023 13:06 Argentina's agriculture industry — which accounts for 20% of gross domestic product — portrays the coming election as existential. And the preference of many rural producers is Javier Milei.
Agriculture Vicentin at risk if US$1.3-billion rescue deal rejected 03-11-2023 17:23 Vicentin SAIC, which has been battling an Argentine court to get the plan approved, would struggle to survive if its US$1.3-billion rescue deal is rejected.
ECONOMIC INDICATORS Argentina's economy grew in July despite recession on horizon 27-09-2023 13:02 Argentina's economy broke a four month streak of decline in July, beating estimates and growing at 2.4%.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY World's largest crop trading houses tell Argentina to loosen its grip on soy 27-09-2023 12:43 Officials from three of the world's largest crop trading houses have urged Argentina to loosen government restrictions and export taxes on soy production.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY 'Soy dollar' back with 25% foreign currency available to exporters 05-09-2023 12:17 Fifth edition of the 'Export Increase Programme' this time does not include unique exchange rate; Applies to exporters from last 18 months; Details of the new decree and the sector's reaction.
economy Brazil is pushing the US out of world’s biggest soybean market 24-07-2023 15:44 China's increasing reliance on Brazilian soybeans during the typical season lull signals a shift away from the US as South America's shippers dominate the market, impacting American farmers and geopolitics.
AGRICULTURE Argentina’s wheat area cut even as rains improve crop conditions 13-07-2023 15:54 Wheat plantings in Argentina will cover an area of 5.4 million hectares, 200,000 hectares less than estimated in June, with production now seen at 15.6 million tons, according to the Rosario Board of Trade.
Agriculture Drought slashes 2022/2023 soybean production by 51.5% 04-07-2023 16:56 Impact of punishing drought on Argentina’s crops laid bare as new report reveals soybean production came in at 21 million tons – less than half of last year’s harvest.
ELECTIONS 2023 Argentina’s political hegemony crumbles in the face of primaries 17-06-2023 06:04 In a nation accustomed to charismatic leaders that create vertical organisations, the fragmentation of the political field is creating a whole lot of stress and volatility. And savagery has taken over. by Agustino Fontevecchia
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Bunge-Viterra deal likely to face Argentina anti-trust scrutiny 14-06-2023 08:04 Bunge's deal to buy Viterra will create an agriculture giant that’s likely to face anti-trust scrutiny in Argentina, the world’s largest exporter of soy products.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL French official: EU, Mercosur will 'take time' to conclude deal 06-06-2023 11:12 French government official says European Union and Mercosur both want to "take their time" to finalise trade deal.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Viterra-Bunge deal to rescue soy giant Vicentin is now at risk 03-06-2023 08:25 Deal to rescue Vicentin SAIC, one of the biggest suppliers of soybean meal fed to livestock herds around the world, at risk of falling apart because of court delays.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL France: EU-Mercosur trade deal still long way from being signed 02-06-2023 13:34 Free-trade agreement is not close to being signed, French diplomatic source says.
AGRICULTURE Argentina’s crisis-wracked economy needs rains now to save crops 23-05-2023 09:07 Farmers in Argentina need rainfall within the next three weeks to have any chance of emerging from a disastrous drought.
FINANCIAL TURBULENCE Massa rejects devaluation speculation as peso sinks 22-04-2023 08:13 Revealing WhatsApp message from Economy Minister Sergio Massa denies market speculation about president's imminent resignation and potential currency devaluation.
INTERVIEW / PERIODISMO PURO Juan Schiaretti: ‘Fiscal balance should not entail extreme austerity’ 22-04-2023 06:29 Three-term Córdoba Province governor on transcending ‘la grieta,’ why Peronism must split from Kirchnerism and why export duties on the agricultural sector should be removed. by Jorge Fontevecchia
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Brazil may surpass United States as world's number one corn exporter 21-04-2023 09:32 Brazilian corn production should set a new record in 2023, allowing the country to become the world's leading exporter of maize, ahead of the United States.
SOARING PRICES Inflation at 140% – industry leaders forecast alarming new ceiling 17-04-2023 15:52 Industry leaders are adjusting their accounts and forecasting a monthly inflation rate of at least six percent per month until the end of the year – provided there is no devaluation. by Ariel Maciel
FEATURE Epic drought pushes economic crisis to new extremes 12-04-2023 15:43 Exports poised to plummet with almost half the soy crop ruined; Dollar shortage putting pressure on peso, fuelling inflation.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Argentina's maize and soybean harvest forecast trimmed again 11-04-2023 18:12 Argentina's soybean and corn production will be lower than previously thought due to drought, predicts US government, as it lowers forecasts for soybean crop to 27 million tons and maize to 37 million tons.
EXCHANGE RATE SCHEME Governors push back on criticism of Massa’s ‘dolár agro’ scheme 06-04-2023 19:27 New plan offers a rate of 300 pesos per greenback for agro-industrial exports; Governors push back from criticism from agricultural producers.
ECONOMY & AGRICULTURE Historic drought adds to Argentina’s economic woes 06-04-2023 15:26 Argentina's worst drought in almost 100 years is decimating critical soy, wheat and corn production, damaging the income of farmers, producers – and the government.
POLITICS & ECONOMY Mixed reaction as Massa looks to boost reserves with ‘dolár agro’ rate 06-04-2023 01:09 Economy minister unveils Programa de Incremento Exportador, otherwise known as a third incarnation of the ‘soy dollar’ scheme; New plan will offer a rate of 300 pesos per greenback for agro-industrial exports and introduce automatic benefits for producers affected by drought.
DOLAR AGRO Argentina rolls out special exchange rate to prop up reserves 05-04-2023 19:16 Argentina will once again introduce a temporary exchange rate for soybean exports and other products in an elaborate attempt to shore up dwindling Central Bank reserves amid a devastating drought.
OPINION & ANALYSIS A country which always depends on the rain 04-04-2023 11:08 While rainfall at times this year has eased the panorama, losses of US$12 billion to US$15 billion are forecast for Argentina's export earnings due to drought. An analysis of the last 70 years indicates that climatic phenomena like La Niña can strongly affect Argentina’s economy and damage sitting governments, as poor harvests did for Fernando de la Rúa (2000-2001), Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (2008-2009) and Mauricio Macri (2017-2018). What could happen in the October elections?
NEW EXCHANGE RATE Argentina debuts ‘Dollar Malbec’ to aid exports amid drought 31-03-2023 10:16 Economy Minister Sergio Massa confirmed Thursday he’s rolling out a temporary, subsidised exchange rate for wine and other agriculture products, dubbed the “Dollar Agro” or “Dollar Malbec” by the local press.
Agriculture Argentina soy crop forecast slashed to smallest on record 20-03-2023 10:51 Buenos Aires Grain Exchange slashes soy crop forecast to 25 million metric tons, potentially the smallest harvest since it began keeping records in 2001.
SCORCHING SUMMER Forests in Corrientes Province burn amid heatwave, drought 14-03-2023 21:27 Raging fires have devoured some 6,000 hectares (14,800 acres) of forests in Corrientes Province in just days, officials reported Tuesday.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK Argentina to face deeper 2023 contraction on drought, Itaú says 08-03-2023 21:26 Drought will lead to a larger economic contraction in 2023 than previously anticipated, according to analysts at Itaú
Agriculture Soy climbs as USDA slashes Argentina's crop estimate by 20% 08-03-2023 21:23 Maize and soybean crops in Argentina are in even worse shape than previously thought, according to US estimates.
Agriculture Report: Drought to slash Argentina’s exports by US$20 billion 06-03-2023 13:50 Technical report by the CREA agricultural group projects soy harvest will fall 38% from last season, with maize down 30% and wheat down 37%.
ECONOMIC OUTLOOK JPMorgan sees economy facing prospect of hard landing 28-02-2023 09:20 Argentina’s economy is facing the prospect of a “hard landing” scenario this year as a crop drought deepens expectations of a larger downturn, according to JPMorgan.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Macron warns EU-Mercosur deal hinges on environment 25-02-2023 15:30 French president says long-delayed trade deal between the EU and four Latin American nations "is not possible" if they do not follow European environmental policies.
ECONOMIC FORECAST Preliminary data shows Argentina's economy grew 5.2% in 2022 23-02-2023 17:41 Argentina recorded growth of 5.2 percent in 2022 year-on-year, according to preliminary data published by the government on Thursday.
AVIAN FLU Government commits one billion pesos to fight bird flu spread 22-02-2023 12:39 Economy Minister Sergio Massa commits one billion pesos in fresh funds to combat avian influenza; Officials fear rapid spread of virus could damage country’s exports.
SWELTERING SUMMER National Meteorological Service issues health warnings amid record heatwave 11-02-2023 15:17 Buenos Aires residents awoke Saturday to temperatures of 36 degrees Celisus with a predicted high of 38 degrees Celisus, which would be the highest in February in 61 years.
AGRICULTURE Argentina’s soy harvest set for 14-year low amid punishing drought 10-02-2023 10:56 Major losses from harvest anticipated due to ‘worst drought in 60 years’; Forecasts slashed for soy, maize and wheat crops.
AGRICULTURE & ECONOMY Argentine meat-packing heir wants to embed crops with animal DNA 24-01-2023 12:57 Newly listed Moolec Science SA is inserting pork and beef genes into soybeans and peas to create hybrid proteins that are both plant- and animal-based.