Although Argentine Angus Association Celebrating the unit’s 100th anniversary with an exhibition at the Palermo Rural Society (SRA) estate, Alfonso Bustillo, president of the Breeders’ Association, emphasized that the variety Live the “invincible” moment And expected that “Continue to position yourself as a dominant country in the country.”

This is what the leader mentioned in the dialogue ᲔᲠᲘ In a sample involving more than 120 breeders and farmers with 850 animals from all regions of the country. Bustillo also demanded clear rules and “More predictability to be able to see in the long run” Because he warned: “The first thing that happens is that we stop investing”. And about GanAr’s plan, which the government aims to produce an additional 600,000 tonnes of meat by 2030, he added: “These are good intentions, which, unfortunately, I do not think will change the activity.

“We are 100 years old, it is a pride to reach this moment in history with a breed that works so well. We have gone through a lot of hard work, selection of breeders and efforts. It is an honor for us throughout this journey Our cattle country is slowly leaning towards our race “As the best alternative because of its fertility, maternal viability, adaptability to the environment, health and meat quality characteristics,” he said of Angus.

For Bustillo, this is a race “It is clear that it is taking up more and more space”. As he explained, It is estimated that in pure national stock it is 50%, while in crosses the frequency is close to 75%.. “This is not a matter of fashion, but one of the results,” he explained.

“He was brought to the beach where he grew up and overcame alternatives and today he is the dominant breed,” he said. “In Patagonia it grows and will undoubtedly win over time, while in the whole zone of temperate, temperate-cold and warm cattle it is the breed that is represented,” he added.

He noted that the unit’s genetic program “continues to grow at an estimated 600,000 animals,” while the Pure Controlled program also “exceeds 100,000 controlled animals per year.” However, he stressed that in 2021 the export of certified meat of this breed will exceed 3000 tons and in 2022 will exceed this mark.

As he pointed out, though Businesses spend the year with “interesting values” for both breeding and wintering and fat wheelsA clear policy is required for the activity.

“We are in a very high inflation context and poverty and this undoubtedly affects business as consumption is limited.. In addition, we have a lack of clear policies that allow us to design. This is a long-term business, so be it What we need is predictability to be able to watch in the long run, because if not, the first thing that happens is that we stop investing and just think about how to spend the moment.“, He warned.

“Having the same cattle as in the last 20 or 30 years and producing the same meat that is not growing is a sign that something is failing.. In our region, the exact opposite is happening. “Brazil has doubled its supplies and production, while Uruguay is growing its market and exports,” he added.

Recall that according to the latest report of the Ministry of Agriculture, in 2021 the national herd of cattle decreased by 101 099 souls. This is the third year in a row of the decline: 55,007,853 animals in 2018 became 54,460,799 in 2019, 53,517,534 in 2020 and finally 53,416,435 last year.

“In 2021, the export of the category that is not consumed here was closed [la vaca D y E] And that China was strictly demanding. This helped Rodeo rejuvenate, as the rancher had a good price for the discarded cow, he sold it and replaced the young cow with the money he paid. “This has improved reproduction rates,” he explained.

“Last year we had four points with a better breastfeeding index, which improved mainly because the herd was reduced by this Chinese cow, which was severely betrayed, but For us, the export closed and the whole drive that the rancher had stopped. “In the long run, the wave is coming and coming badly,” he added..

Referring to GanAr’s plan, he argued that “he has good intentions” but that “many plans have been seen throughout history” and, nevertheless, “cattle breeding does not begin”. He insisted: “We need clear rules, predictability and a long-term horizon for long-term investment, because otherwise it is a good intention, which, unfortunately, I do not think will change the activity.