Browse Data and Analysis

For CY 2017, production of fresh apples and pears is revised down to 530,000 MT and 500,000 MT, respectively, and table grape production will remain unchanged at 40,000 MT.

Argentine sugar production for 2017/18 is forecast at 1.9 million tons (raw basis), a decline of six percent over the previous season.

Argentina continues to be the third largest producer of biotech crops, producing 14 percent of the world´s total biotech crops.

For CY 2017, production of all three types of citrus fruit is forecast to decrease below normal levels due to unfavorable weather conditions in the main citrus growing regions of Argentina.

Beginning in mid-November weather conditions improved in growing regions for soybeans and sunflower seed affected by previous heavy rains, allowing producers to reactivate their planting intentions.

There continues to be significant discussion over the short-term effects of the government’s decision to delay the reduction of soybean export taxes and the introduction of a five percent export...