Insights and Stories of Maximilian Heath

Jan. 7, 2021 at 7:09 pm CST

Buenos Aires | Reuters — Argentina’s government said on Thursday it would review its decision to temporarily suspend corn exports after a meeting between the farming minister and the leaders of the country’s main agricultural associations. The agriculture ministry said in a statement that agreements had been struck to guarantee […]

By Maximilian Heath

Dec. 30, 2020 at 3:08 pm CST

Buenos Aires | Reuters – Argentina will suspend corn exports until March 1, the agriculture ministry said in a statement on Wednesday that announced the surprise move as part of the government’s effort to ensure ample domestic food supplies. “This decision is based on the need to ensure the supply […]

By Maximilian Heath

Dec. 30, 2020 at 2:59 pm CST

Buenos Aires | Reuters – Argentine soymeal and soyoil factories went back into production on Wednesday after a 20-day strike by oilseed workers was ended late the night before by a new wage contract for the coming year, union and industry sources said. The deal, following a more than 10-hour […]

By Hugh Bronstein, Maximilian Heath

Dec. 28, 2020 at 12:00 am CST

Buenos Aires | Reuters – Loading of more than 140 agricultural export ships in Argentina has been stalled by a port-side oilseed workers’ strike that started on Dec. 9, the head of the local chamber of soymeal manufacturers said on Monday, on the eve of talks on a new contract. The […]

By Hugh Bronstein, Maximilian Heath

Jul. 29, 2020 at 9:34 am CDT

Buenos Aires | Beijing | Reuters – Argentina is nearing an initial agreement with China that could pave for the way for potential investments by the Asian giant in local pork production for export, Argentina’s undersecretary of trade and investment promotion told Reuters. That could eventually lead to Chinese-backed hog […]

By Hallie Gu, Maximilian Heath