News of beef

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, 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

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

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.

Fernández threatens to raise taxes on farm exports

08-02-2021 11:24 If the farm industry continues to sell food at home for the same prices at which it exports, the government will take matters into its own hands, warns Peronist leader.

Blow for farmers, boon for drillers? Election's winners and losers

28-10-2019 16:47 Agricultural producers fear shit in tax rates on soybeans, wheat and beef and tighter capital controls, but Fernández will likely do his best to spur drilling in Vaca Muerta and boost mining exports.