Agricultural Policies in Argentina
The Food and Agriculture Reviews provide a comprehensive assessment of agricultural
policies and calculate a set of policy indicators developed by the OECD. These indicators
are regularly used in the analysis of the agriculture and food sector in OECD countries
and several emerging economies. This review analyses both the indicators available
for Argentina and the main agricultural policy areas, such as trade, innovation, sustainability,
risk management and value chains. It also provides a series of policy recommendations.
Argentina’s agricultural sector has undergone a considerable innovation process over
the last two decades. This transformation was mostly led by a dynamic and pro-active
private sector often subject to policies providing negative support via export restrictions
and taxes. The rapid adoption of technologies, such as improved varieties and no-till
farming, and organisational innovations have contributed to increasing the Total Factor
Productivity of crops. Government focus on providing such general services as research,
extension, and animal and plant health has facilitated innovation as has the proactive
management of risks by farmers. Nevertheless, environmental pressures are increasing
with deforestation and the use of pesticides.
Published on March 14, 2019Also available in: Spanish
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