How Much Beef Is Produced in Argentina Each Year

Beef is a cardinal component of traditional Argentine cuisine.

History [edit]

The asado (1888), by Ignacio Manzoni. Asado is considered a national dish,^[1] and is typical of Argentine families to gather on Sundays around 1.^[2]

Cattle were commencement brought to Argentina in 1536 by Castilian conquistadors. Due to the geography of the Pampas and a pocket-size national market, the cattle multiplied rapidly. Railway building within Argentine republic and the invention of refrigerated trains and ships in the belatedly 19th century fabricated an export market place and Argentina's beef export industry started to thrive. The flipped seasons between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres meant that Argentine beefiness came onto the market at a time of year when beef was less at hand in the Northern Hemisphere, which further lifted the potential export market place in the United states of america and European markets.

Following the rising demand for high-quality beef, new breeds and selective crossbreeding have been developed.

Argentine beefiness and its production have played a major role in the civilization of Argentina, from the asado to the history of the gauchos of the Pampas. Landowners became wealthy from beef production and consign, and estancia owners built large houses, important buildings in Buenos Aires and elsewhere, and contributed to politics, philanthropy, and gild. The agricultural testify La Rural each winter in Buenos Aires became a major part of the social season since it started in 1886.

In Chile, heightened taxes for the import of Argentine cattle in 1905 led to the meat riots, one of the first massive protests in Santiago. The price of meat was kept artificially high by the government, past means of the combination of a special tariff applied to cattle imports from Argentina, to protect the domestic producers, and a runaway inflation. The riots lasted from October 22 until Oct 27, and between 200 and 250 people were killed over this menstruation, while more than than 500 were injured. The financial losses were staggering. This revolt emphasized that the social problems were far more serious than what the authorities believed.^[3]

Recent years [edit]

Argentina has the globe'southward second-highest consumption rate of beefiness, with yearly consumption at 55 kg per person.^[4] In 2006, livestock farmers kept between 50 and 55 million head of cattle, generally in the fertile pastures of the Pampas. The country is currently the third-largest beef exporter in the world after Brazil and Australia. The national government applies a 15% tax on beefiness exports and has applied farther restrictions since March 2006 to keep domestic prices depression.

On 8 March 2006, subsequently unsuccessfully trying to control the rising prices of beefiness in the internal market (26% since the outset of that year), the Argentine government banned beef exports for 180 days (with the exception of prearranged shipments and the Hilton quota).^[five] On 26 May, the ban was replaced by a quota, to be in force between June and November, equivalent to 40% of the amount of beef exported in the same menstruum of 2005.

These measures met harsh criticism from livestock farmers, the meat processing industry, and the consign sector; some analysts have said that it will be useless in the long term and harm Argentine republic'due south international image, besides causing big monetary losses. Other analysts have said it is the merely adequate mensurate that deals with inflation and that the manufacture is the only one in Argentine republic assisting enough to sustain such a policy.

In May 2021, the government decided to ban beefiness export for a month except for the Hilton Quota. Prices of meat in Argentine republic increased faster than the inflation in recent years and the government would like to limit inflation also as increasing supply for the domestic market place. From June on, it then slightly opened up the market again to Chile, Republic of colombia or Israel but kept restrictions for the rest of 2021.^[6]

Pes-and-mouth affliction crisis [edit]

Argentina's cattle manufacture had go a key growth driver in the economy, with Argentine republic ranking fourth in cow meat exports. Thus, it was crushing news when new cases of foot-and-oral fissure affliction (FMD) were found in 2001, for the first time in 60 years. Although FMD is commonly harmless to people, the virus is easily spread betwixt animals, making the slaughter of ill animals necessary. Argentine beefiness was banned by more than 60 countries, including the United States and Canada.

After an aggressive vaccination programme, the Office International des Epizooties said in 2003 that Argentine republic had regained "foot-and-oral fissure gratuitous with vaccination" condition. A few years later, new cases of FMD were discovered in a herd of cattle in a northern province of Argentina. As a result, Chile banned the import of Argentine meat.

Labelling [edit]

Food condom or quality labels are rarely used in Argentina, and a major initiative has been called for on this effect. In that location is no characterization certified by the authorities. The unsatisfactory state of affairs concerning food safety becomes immediately clear by looking at the fact that the Argentine National Inspection Services audited and approved only 35 slaughterhouses in 2003 on Adept Manufacturing Practices and Hazard Analysis and Critical Command Point (HACCP).

Still, farmers every bit well as the export manufacture started to realize that in that location is a steadily increasing demand for safer and more reliable brands. To meet customer expectations, several initiatives have been taken. There are certificates handed out by individual organizations, such equally breed associations. For example, the Argentine Angus Clan established a Carne Angus Certificada to ensure that only meat coming from an Angus is described as Angus. Furthermore, the association supports other certificates like the Ternero Angus Certificado.

Besides the brood associations, different pilot projects accept been initiated. The Pampas Del Salado project is an example of these; its arroyo has been to ear-tag calves in society to assure their origin and quality. Even so, most of those projects accept just scant participation; certificates and labels will simply gain reputation and acceptance among consumers simply if there is a sufficiently large percentage of producers participating.

Promotion of Argentine beef [edit]

A cattle yard in Buenos Aires.

To increase sales in foreign countries and to improve the product and reliability of beef produced in Argentina, a public nongovernmental organization, the Instituto de Promoción de la Carne Vacuna Argentina— the Argentine Beef Promotion Institute (IPCVA) was founded in December 2001. Furthermore, the IPCVA is too concerned with promotional work in Argentina itself.

The IPCVA is made up of a range of partners involved in Argentine beefiness production and export, from experienced cattle farmers to managers. This broad expertise in various fields aims to allow the IPCVA to organize beefiness production and beefiness sales professionally. As a adequately young establishment, the IPCVA has had to define an paradigm which allows the identification of the main product, beef. Three key factors influence this image: history, tradition, and prestige. All of them are considered to be unique selling propositions.

International and national promotion [edit]

Several activities accept been undertaken to brand Argentine beef improve known in the world:

The IPCVA participated in the International Food and Drink Exhibition held in London in March.
An Argentine Beefiness Festival was bundled last February in Helsinki, Finland. To promote the product, a big banquet was held at the Helsinki Oasis Hotel with the Argentine ambassador.
Representatives of the IPCVA traveled to Washington, DC to negotiate a special contract to ease export of Argentine beef to the North American market.
Qualitative soundings are being developed in the master cities of the European Matrimony to ameliorate know consumers' preferences to design specific promotion campaigns.

However, with the export restrictions for beef gear up by the Argentine government, these measures may exist of piddling utilize. Therefore, the IPCVA also focuses on promotion work in Argentina:

The IPCVA is developing the starting time beef consumption map in Argentine republic. Through consummate research of the domestic market, an "X-Ray" of the beef consumption in the whole country volition be prepare and used for marketing and promotion purposes
"Las Leonas' Secret"—Las Leonas, the Argentine women's field hockey team, has a contract with the IPCVA to eat Argentine beefiness. This prestigious sport is seen as key to promoting the meat, especially because prestige is one of the fundamental factors of the Argentine beef prototype.

Funding of the IPCVA [edit]

These huge promotions are expensive. Therefore, the IPCVA arranged to become the post-obit contributions for its budget:

1.25 Argentine pesos from producers per killed animal
0.55 Argentine pesos from packers per packed animal

This adds upwardly to 1.80 Argentine pesos per slaughtered animal. At a killing rate of 13 meg animals per twelvemonth, it totals 23,400,000 Argentine pesos. This is a upkeep of around €6,325,000 per yr (March 28, 2006).

Goals of the IPCVA [edit]

The long-term goals of the IPCVA are described every bit follows on their website:

Identify and create demand for Argentine beef products in domestic and strange markets.
Pattern and develop marketing strategies to meliorate Argentine beefiness products' competitiveness overseas.
Plan and develop promotion strategies to contribute to the improvement of domestic consumption levels.
Work to consolidate Argentine beef quality and security, contributing to the efficiency of productive and industrial processes."

The IPCVA has become a major instrument to improve the international competitiveness of Argentine beef.

Statistics [edit]

Statistics for Argentine beef product and exports:

Gross domestic product of Argentina (PPP)	United states of america$537 billion
Gross domestic product share of agriculture	ten.5%
Total revenue on beefiness	US$5 billion
Beefiness export revenue	US$500–700 million
Percent of beef exports over total Argentine exports	3%
Percentage of worldwide beef exports	7.36%
Total slaughter	13 million caput/twelvemonth
Beefiness production	2.eight 1000000 tonnes/year
Consumption per capita	55 kg/person/yr

Argentina annually produces about 2 240-gram steaks per person worldwide and has 6 steaks more than standing on its pastures.

Domestic marketplace and export [edit]

The high consumption per capita^[four] shows that beef is profoundly integrated into traditional Argentine cuisine. However, as can exist seen, beef exports are not an essential part of the Argentine economy. This is in large part because Argentina consumes most of its beefiness and the manufacture has been prevented from orienting itself to an consign industry. Secondary reasons include the restrictive rules and regulations on beef of importing countries. For instance, Argentina agreed with the United States on an almanac restriction of xx,000 tons. While these rules were not always in place in previous years/decades, Argentine republic still has not get a massive exporter of beefiness, merely an exporter nonetheless.

Even while beefiness exports are not fully adult for a larger contribution to the Argentine economy, Argentina has been a major player in the world beefiness marketplace for many years, due in large part to the reputation of Argentine beefiness.

From 2006 to 2015, beef exports were restricted by quota. Mauricio Macri removed the restrictions when he became president of Argentine republic. Book of beef exported substantially increased. In 2005, Argentina couldn't sell more than 700,000 metric tons outside the country. In 2015, simply 200,000 metric tons was exported. In May 2021, the new government decided to ban consign for a month,^[7] except for the Hilton Quota. It had exported 933,000 tons of meat in the 12 previous months before the ban.^[8] The country slightly opened its industry to export during 2021. The government proposed to continue restrictions in 2022.^[9]

China is the main client, buying 75% of beefiness exported from Argentina.

Cattle breeds [edit]

Shorthorn [edit]

Originally from northeast England, the shorthorn was introduced to Argentina in 1826 and was the outset foreign breed to enter the country. As in many other countries, Argentina's selection was designated to produce not only meat but milk likewise.

Nowadays, Argentina'south Shorthorn breed has been bred to profoundly improve its meat quality thanks to hybridisation (crossbreeding) every bit has been demonstrated at the National Agropecuarian Technology Eye.

Characteristics: considerable size; wide back and forequarters. A couple of centuries ago, they used to lack symmetry and uniformity.^[10]

Hereford [edit]

Produced with the objective of responding to England's food market expansion during Britain's industrial revolution the Hereford is known for its loftier yield of beef. It was first introduced to Argentina in 1858, and is characterized by its juice and flavor consistency. Just as the Argentine republic'due south Shorthorn has evolved, so did the Argentine Hereford through crossbreeding with local breeds.

Characteristics: high yield of beef; wide dorsum; early maturity; rustling ability and hardiness.^[11]

Aberdeen Angus [edit]

Originally from Scotland, the Aberdeen Angus were first introduced to Argentina by Don Carlos Guerrero in 1879. They are generally found in temperate climates. Instead of focusing on crossbreeding in club to force their qualities, Argentine farmers decided to focus on a purebred evolution based on natural and high-quality nutrition.

Characteristics: maternal skills; highly fertile; growth capacity; climate adaptation; sparse peel; brusque and polish hair.^[12]

Holando-Argentina [edit]

Derived from the Holstein, information technology was first introduced from the Netherlands in 1880, to the fertile regions of the Pampas, and devoted to the product of both beefiness and milk.

Zebu [edit]

Originally from India, the Zebu is an animal used for pulling loads. Many different breeds can be found spread over the world since they were crossbred in guild to pass on their tolerance to hot weather condition and strength.

Characteristics: calorie-free colored; articulate hump between the shoulders; big horns; hot climate and insect tolerance.^[13]

Charolais [edit]

Brought to Argentina effectually 1910, the Charolais breed is originally from Burgundy, France. Focusing on size and strength, farmers paid petty attention to their quality of meat and therefore to refinement. Characteristics: wide opened and circular horns; long and alpine; projecting shoulders and deep hips.^[14]

Recipes with Argentine beef [edit]

Argentine bife de chorizo.

Beefiness is traditionally cooked over charcoal flame (every bit an asado) and served often as part of a wider selection of grilled meat, with chimichurri as a relish.

References [edit]

^ "El asado" [The asado]. Vía Restó.com (in Spanish). Buenos Aires: Grupo Clarín. 28 Apr 2010. Retrieved 29 December 2012. Nacido en el centro de las costumbres gauchas, el asado se impuso como el plato nacional por excelencia.
^ "Gastronomía" [Gastronomy] (in Spanish). Argentine republic.ar. Archived from the original on 17 February 2011. Retrieved 24 July 2013. Son muy comunes –casi mayoritarias- las reuniones en torno a la comida. [...] Las reuniones familiares en domingos generalmente son en torno a united nations asado o united nations buen plato de pastas.
^ "Biografía de Republic of chile | Historia de Republic of chile - Biografías - Germán Riesco Errázuriz: 1854-1916 - Impulsor de las reformas legislativas".
^ ^a ^b "Argentine republic consumes 58,viii kg a year per capita". Archived from the original on 2012-03-28. Retrieved 2011-07-23 .
^ Argentina suspends beef exports.
^ "Argentine authorities want to go along restrictions on beef export in 2022". 3 December 2021.
^ "Argentina Halts Beef Export for 30 days, Farmers Stop Commerce". 20 May 2021.
^ "Informe de exportaciones de marzo de 2021".
^ Bertello, Fernando (30 November 2021). "Cepo a la carne: El Gobierno busca mantener para 2022 el esquema administrado de exportaciones". La Nación.
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External links [edit]

(in German) http://www.carilat.de/suedamerika/argentinien/landwirtschaft.htm
(in English) TED Case Studies
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http://www.hereford.org.ar/
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Books and newspapers [edit]

Pauli Classical Cooking the Modernistic Way
The Wall Street Journal, New York Metropolis, February 13, 2006
The Economist, London, March eighteen, 2006, pg 69
The Wall Street Periodical (Eastern Edition): Argentine Cows Plan Moved to Feedlots: Turner, Taos; New York, NY; September 1, 2004; pg. one

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Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Argentine_beef