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Argentine bioethanol production in 2018 is forecast at 1.12 billion liters.

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...

2017 Argentine milk production is forecast to increase slightly to 10.6 million metric tons (MMT) equivalent to 10,296 million liters, roughly a two percent increase from CY 2016.

For CY 2017, fresh apple and pear production is forecast to increase slightly while table grape production is estimated to decrease significantly from 60,000 MT to 40,000 MT, compared to CY 2016.

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 5 percent export tax...

Post estimates Argentine wheat production for 2016/17 at 14.4 million tons, and exports at 8.3 million tons, both very similar to USDA.

The Argentine government announced it will delay a previously planned reduction of soybean export taxes until 2018, while implementing a new plan to bolster soybean production in the northern part...

Argentine beef exports are projected to increase in 2017 to 240,000 tons carcass weight equivalent. This is a marginal increase and still very low compared to Argentina’s historic export performance.

Post forecasts 2017 broiler meat production to reach 2.17 million metric tons based on stronger exports as domestic consumption is close to its ceiling.