THE Connection tablewhich brings together the four main bodies of the sector, came out on Saturday to express “its deep concern” at the Central Bank’s decision to extend until 30 June 2024 a measure that Kirchnerism had imposed. Regard interest rate surcharge for soybean producers who keep at least 5% of their crop unsold.
“This measure, that was inherited from the previous government, It presents itself as a clear discriminatory abuse and a clear arbitrariness that directly affects the producers and compromises the expected path towards deregulation and economic liberalisation”he says in a note.
And he adds: “It is incomprehensible that, instead of moving towards a scenario of greater flexibility and economic opennessmeasures are perpetuated that unfairly punish agricultural producers who are far from using their grains speculatively.”
This surcharge, they explained, not only affects those who dedicate themselves exclusively to soybean production, but also affects mixed producers, who see, for example, the interest rate for investments in livestock increase.
“The agricultural sector, a fundamental engine of our economy, is disappointed by this extension, which contradicts expectations of a more favorable environment for the development of production. At a time when there was talk of deregulation, these types of measures reinforce the feeling of uncertainty and vulnerability I suffered from,” they said.
And they conclude: “We urgently ask for a reconsideration of this BCRA measure we ask for an open dialogue between the sector and the competent authorities. “It is necessary to seek solutions that encourage investment, productivity and sustainable development, rather than imposing disproportionate financial burdens that harm producers and the economy as a whole.”
Source: Clarin
