Argentine rural entity rejects proposal to make beef promotion contributions voluntary

Confederaciones Rurales Argentinas (CRA) has once again rejected a proposal from Minister of Deregulation and State Transformation, Federico Sturzenegger. The proposal aims to eliminate mandatory contributions to the Argentine Beef Promotion Institute (IPCVA), making them voluntary.

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We have to defend what works, continue building on that path, and correct anything that needs improvement.

CRA's vice president, José Colombatto, defended the IPCVA's "strategic role," emphasizing its proven results for the entire production chain. Speaking at the Expo Rural in Entre Ríos, Colombatto stressed the entity's "federal commitment" to strengthening institutions that support the country's productive and livestock development. "We have to defend what works, continue building on that path, and correct anything that needs improvement," he stated.

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The IPCVA is not an expense, but a strategic investment that for years has helped open markets, position Argentine beef in the world, and generate benefits for the entire chain. When a new destination is opened, the producer wins, the industry wins, and Argentina also wins with more exports and more income.

Colombatto argued that the IPCVA is not an expense but a strategic investment that has historically helped open markets and position Argentine beef globally, benefiting producers, industry, and the nation through increased exports and revenue. He highlighted the institute's work in international promotion, consumption campaigns, research, and training. He warned against the consequences of making funding voluntary, stating that no country serious about international markets can forgo a permanent promotion policy.

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No country that aspires to compete seriously in international markets can do without a permanent promotion policy.

Instead of dismantling a functional tool that requires no state resources, Colombatto suggested focusing discussions on improving rural roads, infrastructure, and logistics that currently hinder production competitiveness. He also underscored the importance of preserving the work of Sanitary Entities and the system built by organized producers over decades, noting that while any system can be improved, this does not necessitate dismantling effective structures.

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Let's discuss how to improve rural roads, highways, infrastructure, and logistics that currently increase production costs. Let's focus energy on solving the structural problems that truly reduce our producers' competitiveness.