The Sociedad Rural Argentina (SRA) has renewed its call for the complete elimination of export taxes on agricultural products, stating that the current tax structure continues to discourage investment and hinder productivity in the sector.
“Although since January 27 the national government has begun a scheme to reduce export taxes, which later became a permanent reduction, we again demand the total elimination of these taxes, as we consider them a distorting tax that discourages investment, reduces competitiveness and hampers productive growth,” SRA said in a statement.
As the wheat harvest advances—already completed in northern regions and now underway in central agricultural areas—the organization emphasized the need for improved infrastructure. The SRA highlighted issues such as poor road conditions on rural roads and national highways, as well as limited access to ports. “In recent days there have been images of truck bottlenecks at Rosario port entrances that are cause for concern,” they noted.
The group also pointed out several longstanding challenges facing producers: inadequate infrastructure, high logistics costs, excessive taxation, and bureaucratic delays that slow investments.
In addition to infrastructure concerns, market conditions were addressed. “In a market without commercial restrictions or official interventions, producers must conduct quality analyses of their harvests to determine when to sell,” SRA stated. They added that some farmers have reported price deductions due to poor grain quality amid falling international prices—a situation requiring careful marketing strategies by producers.
Finally, SRA reiterated its commitment to developing policies aimed at restoring competitiveness in Argentine agriculture. “We want a country where production is possible, rules do not change every year, and everyone can reach their full potential. If we coordinate agendas, strengthen institutions and stabilize macroeconomic conditions, agriculture and other sectors could become engines for sustained national growth,” they concluded.
