That the countryside is the engine of the Argentine economy seemed like a commonplace typical of other times. The reality of recent years, and especially the technological revolution in good practices and biotechnology, have made this segment not only the most dynamic of the local economy, but it has also become the axis on which all socioeconomic development revolves. from the interior of the country. Main employer, investment channel and a fact that the 2022 National Census will end up corroborating: the medium-sized populations of the interior are the ones that have grown the most since the 2010 measurement, supported by the demand for labor and the quality of life available.
A look that encourages focusing on the functioning of the markets and on the sustainable balances necessary to provide a framework of predictability to generate the necessary flow of investment.
With the synergy of the forums organized to discuss future challenges, in this case the one related to the field was held, one of the most dynamic sectors of the economy from the perspective of job creation, innovation and genuine generation of foreign currency.
The forum was inaugurated by the Secretary of Agriculture, head of the area, Juan Jose Bahilloand then the innovative experiences of SpeedAgro and Casafe were developed, which were represented by Juan PelliccioniY Frederick Landgraf, respectively. The corporate forum, which took place on October 25 at the headquarters of Editorial PERFIL, had as background others related to health, education, technology and energy. Before the end of the year, the cycle will continue with other focused meetings, at a time when the debate and exchange of opinion adds value to the design of economic policies.
Just yesterday, through a resolution signed by the Minister of Economy Sergio Massathe program that will benefit small and medium producers that did not enter the Exporter Increase Program was created.
The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries of the Nation informed that the Compensation Program for Small and Medium Producers of Soybeans and Corn was created, which will be financed with funds from the Exporter Increase Program, to accompany the development and improvement of conditions of this productive segment.
For his part, Secretary Bahillo, stated that “the fund raised by the Exporter Increase Program returns to the field to benefit small and medium-sized producers with a contribution that represents 40% of the investment they should make in seeds and fertilizers.” , to accompany them to increase the planting of the next agricultural campaign by one million hectares”.
In this sense, the benefit to be received by each soybean and/or corn producer will be up to $6,500 per hectare of declared soybean and $20,000 per hectare of declared corn. In addition, the Program may allocate up to $15,000 million to the established benefits.
by Alejandra Gallo
