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.
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 & ECONOMY Report: Losses from severe drought could exceed US$10 billion 20-01-2023 13:00 Economy Minister Sergio Massa meets with Mesa de Enlace to discuss the situation as soybean crop estimates are slashed; Agricultural losses for farmers expected to total US$10 billion, could knock two points off GDP this year.
And that reminds me… Dry rot or drought rout 17-12-2022 05:32 Argentina’s numerous crises are invariably a fertile field for extended analysis by pundits and economists but this columnist would argue that in many cases the causes can be reduced to a single word – drought. by Michael Soltys
BLOOMBERG South America rain offers hope for relief in world food prices 15-11-2022 21:28 Rain finally fell in Argentina over the weekend and soy farmers started revving up tractors to make up for lost planting time.
AGRICULTURE & ENVIRONMENT Third straight drought is upending key Argentine planting season 28-10-2022 14:39 A near-relentless drought is jeopardising soybean and corn growing in Argentina. The situation is so dire that the government needs to restrict shipments to ensure wheat-flour supplies at home.