Mar 10 • 18:01 UTC 🇦🇷 Argentina Clarin (ES)

The crop chains seek a runway to be more competitive and boost development

At Expoagro, sunflower, wheat, corn, and soybean crop chains emphasized their commitment to an agenda aimed at transforming Argentina's agro-industrial potential into increased production, jobs, and foreign currency generation.

During Expoagro, prominent representatives of sunflower, wheat, corn, and soybean chains reaffirmed their commitment to transforming Argentina's agro-industrial potential into greater production, employment opportunities, and foreign currency generation. This message was delivered during their traditional annual joint conference involving organizations like Asagir, Argentrigo, Maizar, and Acsoja, highlighting the importance of agribusiness in the country's economy.

The representatives expressed optimism about the current agricultural campaign for major crops but noted that to fully leverage opportunities within the sector, there must be progress in conditions enhancing competitiveness and encouraging investment. Among the critical points discussed was the call to eliminate export tariffs, which they argue would facilitate the adoption of more advanced technologies in agriculture, thereby increasing productivity significantly.

Furthermore, the meeting underscored the need for a strategic approach to address the challenges facing the sector, including the need for supportive government policies and investment incentives. By advocating for these changes, the chains are aiming to boost not only their production capacity but also to support economic growth and sustainability within Argentina's agricultural landscape.

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