Argentine Rural Society: "We need to regain competitiveness"

Nicolás Pino, president of the Argentine Rural Society (SRA), stressed that the agricultural sector must regain competitiveness to capitalize on global opportunities. He highlighted infrastructure and financing as critical areas for improvement, alongside the primary demand for the elimination of export taxes.

Pino stated that the sector's agenda is focused on achieving "zero retenciones" (zero export taxes). However, he also pointed out that infrastructure development and access to financing are fundamental for producers to operate effectively. He acknowledged the resilience of producers who continue to invest and maintain activity despite adversities.

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We have to be close to the producers, listen to what they need and accompany them in each region. The Argentine countryside has the capacity and the commitment to grow, but we need to regain competitiveness and have the necessary conditions to take advantage of the opportunities that the world presents us today.

The SRA recently participated in six agricultural events across five provinces, covering approximately 5,000 kilometers. These events, including the 90th Livestock, Agriculture, Farm, and Industry Exhibition in Corrientes and Expo Venado in Santa Fe, showcased the diversity, effort, and productive power of Argentine agriculture.

Pino asserted that the government needs to be closer to producers, listen to their needs, and provide support in each region. He believes the Argentine countryside possesses the capacity and commitment to grow, but requires the right conditions to seize current global opportunities.

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Today the sector's agenda has a very concrete demand, which is to move towards zero retenciones, but it also incorporates other issues that are fundamental for production, such as infrastructure and access to financing. And in this context, the effort of the producers must also be valued, who despite the adversities continue to bet on producing, investing and sustaining the activity.