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Argentina cuts taxes on grain exports, but only if they’re organic

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BUENOS AIRES, Dec 15 (Reuters) – Argentina will cut export taxes on soybeans, corn and wheat, but only if they are organics, which currently make up a small fraction of the major grains producer’s harvest. The South American country’s government said many organic and ecological products would see export tariffs eliminated. Organic wheat, corn and soy would pay reduced rates

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Australia’s Spat With China Opens Door for Grain Rival Argentina

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Farmers in Argentina are pouncing on a trade feud between grain rival Australia and voracious crop buyer China. Argentine growers are set to expand barley plantings by 28% this year after China slapped tariffs on Australian exports of the grain used in livestock feed, one of a slew of similar restrictions imposed by Beijing amid souring relations. Farmers on Argentina’s Pampas crop belt usually

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