News of beef

Brazil suspends beef exports to China after mad cow case

23-02-2023 16:39 Brazil, the world’s biggest beef exporter, is halting exports of the red meat to China starting Thursday after confirming a case of the animal illness known as mad cow disease.

BLOOMBERG

Disappearing barbecues show global beef demand is under pressure

30-01-2023 17:09 It’s not uncommon to see meat-buying slide during downturns for the economy. What’s striking is that demand is falling faster in many of the countries where beef has traditionally been the protein of choice

ECONOMY & SOCIETY

Beef relief for butchers in Argentina? No more carrying half a cow

18-01-2023 12:27 Street scenes of butchers weighed down by half a cow carcass on their back could be a thing of the past after a new government ruling.

BEEF EXPORT BAN

Producers slam government’s ‘omnipresence’ as beef export ban is extended

03-01-2022 14:20 Agriculture, Livestock & Fisheries Ministry blocks selling of seven cuts overseas until end of 2023, sparking anger from producers who demand “free exports.”

BLOOMBERG

Argentina extends export ban on popular beef cuts to tame local prices

03-01-2022 13:59 Argentina extended an export ban on seven beef cuts until the end of 2023, doubling down on its efforts to tame meat prices for local consumers.

BEEF EXPORTS ROW

Argentina to allow resumption of beef exports to China

29-09-2021 15:47 Government to allow cattle farmers to resume exporting beef to China, adjusting cap on exports it imposed in May to limit rising prices in the domestic market.

BLOOMBERG

China’s limited beef options imply Brazil will be brief

06-09-2021 14:09 China’s beef supply options are shrinking after the latest move by Brazil to halt exports there following the discovery of two cases of mad cow disease.

BEEF EXPORTS

Government extends beef export limits, producers threaten response

31-08-2021 15:23 Argentina’s government on Tuesday extended beef export restrictions until the end of October, prompting an angry response from producers.

BLOOMBERG

Peak meat? High prices and plant-based trends threaten demand

01-07-2021 08:32 Demand for meat is waning across the globe in what could signal the start of a new broad shift away from animal protein.

BEEF EXPORT BAN

Government announces partial re-opening of beef exports

22-06-2021 17:35 Gradual reopening of beef exports approved but under a new quota system, with number of cuts reserved for the domestic market.

BEEF EXPORT BAN

Kulfas: Suspension on beef exports could be lifted next week

19-06-2021 09:36 Productive Development Ministry hints deal with meatpackers that would allow re-opening exports could be announced soon, in conjunction with cattle-breeding plan to boost production.

BEEF EXPORT BAN

Beef exports: Government, meatpackers close in on agreement to lift ban

17-06-2021 10:19 Productive Development Ministry hints that deal to reopen exports could be announced soon, in conjunction with cattle-breeding plan to boost production

BEEF EXPORT BAN

Cattle farmers end strike over beef exports ban

03-06-2021 13:45 Federación Agraria Argentina announces resumption of deliveries and end to two-week halt on beef sales, while seeking an urgent meeting with President Alberto Fernández.

BEEF EXPORT BAN

Cattle farmers extend strike action amid beef exports row

29-05-2021 10:58 Cattle farmers have extended their suspension of cow sales to abattoirs until this Wednesday, continuing their protest against a government-imposed pause on exports, designed to moderate skyrocketing domestic meat prices.

BEEF EXPORT BAN

Beef becomes bone of contention as prices soar

22-05-2021 10:04 Argentina, recognised worldwide as a top flight grass-fed beef producer, is the world's number four beef exporter. It made US$3.4 billion in 2020 beef sales, with much going to Russia and China.

And that reminds me…

When beef is a beef

22-05-2021 09:51 Back in 2006 the dollars from the commodity price boom perhaps gave Argentina the luxury of being able to sacrifice one of its export markets but that luxury does not exist today.

by Michael Soltys

Urgency vs. necessity

Alberto’s ‘top priority’

22-05-2021 09:35 The government’s current policies appear absolutely focused on the immediate. Many see the hand of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and Axel Kicillof.

by Agustino Fontevecchia

BEEF EXPORT BAN

Cattle farmers strike against government’s ban on beef exports

22-05-2021 09:23 President Alberto Fernández defends decision to block beef exports for 30 days due to rising prices; Angry pushback from industry groups.

BEEF EXPORT BAN

Argentina’s beef ban: a double-edged sword for competitors

22-05-2021 00:00 Decision to suspend beef exports temporarily presents competitors in Latin America with an opportunity – but it will also push up prices in their domestic markets.

SUPPLY LINES

Beef-export ban to stoke steak prices worldwide

21-05-2021 13:31 Argentina’s unorthodox beef-export ban is the latest disruption to supply chains that is forcing consumers to pay higher prices for meat.

BLOOMBERG – ANALYSIS

Inflation near 50% puts Argentina on path that failed before

20-05-2021 16:04 Argentina’s new ban on exports of its famed beef won’t quell runaway inflation if previous interventions are any guide.

AGRICULTURAL TENSIONS

Meat producers announce strike in response to beef exports ban

18-05-2021 14:37 Liaison Commission for Agricultural Entities announces "cessation of all categories of cattle trade" from midnight on Thursday to May 28 in response to a month-long government suspension on exports.

Bloomberg

Beef only for Argentines, government says after halting exports

18-05-2021 10:56 Measure shows that the government is willing to sacrifice much-needed dollars from exports to appease local consumers ahead of a key midterm election later this year.

NEW MEASURES

Government to suspend beef exports for at least 30 days

17-05-2021 22:44 Argentina's government is to suspend beef exports for at least 30 days, multiple outlets reported late Monday night.

ENVIRONMENT

Environment Ministry asks citizens to forgo beef for climate

06-05-2021 11:39 The Environment Ministry launched the “Green Mondays” campaign this week to cut the amount of greenhouse gases produced by cattle ranching. The programme encourages people to substitute all types of meat with plant-based proteins.

News of beef

Brazil suspends beef exports to China after mad cow case

Disappearing barbecues show global beef demand is under pressure

Beef relief for butchers in Argentina? No more carrying half a cow

Producers slam government’s ‘omnipresence’ as beef export ban is extended

Argentina extends export ban on popular beef cuts to tame local prices

Argentina to allow resumption of beef exports to China

China’s limited beef options imply Brazil will be brief

Government extends beef export limits, producers threaten response

Peak meat? High prices and plant-based trends threaten demand

Government announces partial re-opening of beef exports

Kulfas: Suspension on beef exports could be lifted next week

Beef exports: Government, meatpackers close in on agreement to lift ban

Cattle farmers end strike over beef exports ban

Cattle farmers extend strike action amid beef exports row

Beef becomes bone of contention as prices soar

When beef is a beef

Alberto’s ‘top priority’

Cattle farmers strike against government’s ban on beef exports

Argentina’s beef ban: a double-edged sword for competitors

Beef-export ban to stoke steak prices worldwide

Inflation near 50% puts Argentina on path that failed before

Meat producers announce strike in response to beef exports ban

Beef only for Argentines, government says after halting exports

Government to suspend beef exports for at least 30 days

Environment Ministry asks citizens to forgo beef for climate

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