What’s coming: an urgent calendar for agriculture in Congress
The article discusses the urgent legislative agenda for Argentina's agriculture sector, focusing on seed laws and the need for the country to approve an agreement with the European Union.
The article highlights the urgent legislative agenda regarding the agricultural sector in Argentina, specifically mentioning the adoption of UPOV 91 for seeds, biofuels, and plant health products as critical issues needing legislative attention. Ángeles Naveyra, the president of the Barbechando Foundation, emphasized to Senator Patricia Bullrich the importance of Argentina being the first country in Mercosur to approve the EU agreement, stressing the need for timely action in Congress.
In the recent discussions within the Senate's Foreign Relations Commission, the focus was on pushing forward an agreement with the European bloc that had already been approved by the Chamber of Deputies with significant support. The article outlines that while the Deputies had given the green light with 204 affirmative votes, the Senate’s approval is still pending, as it has already received a favorable recommendation in committee.
The article also touches upon the political intricacies involved, mentioning Francisco Paoltroni, the head of the committee overseeing this legislation, and the dynamics at play within the government as it navigates through internal disagreements, reflecting the challenges and urgency facing legislation that could significantly impact Argentina's agricultural future and economic integration within the Mercosur region.