# Agricultural economic shifts in Argentina and Colombia > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/agricultural-economic-shifts-in-argentina-and-colombia > Updated: 2026-08-14T17:14:13.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. Agricultural sectors in Argentina and Colombia are navigating different economic and regulatory landscapes. In Argentina, the government implemented Decree 423/2026, reducing export taxes on wheat and barley from 7.5% to 5.5% to improve farm margins. Despite these lower rates, the Bolsa de Comercio de Rosario projects that export duties from major agro-industrial chains will contribute approximately $4.613 billion to the national treasury in 2026, as increased export volumes are expected to stabilize total revenue. In Colombia, agricultural producers are facing financial pressure due to the appreciation of the peso against the US dollar. This currency shift is impacting various sectors, including coffee, flowers, bananas, palm oil, sugar, and avocado. Laura Valdivielso, president of Asocolflores, highlighted that the flower sector is struggling with reduced local currency income, rising labor costs, and new trade barriers. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-14: Agricultural sectors in Colombia and Argentina face economic shifts Agricultural sectors in Colombia face losses due to peso appreciation, while Argentina's agro-exports are projected to contribute $4.613 billion in tax revenue in 2026. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/agricultural-sectors-in-colombia-and-argentina-face-economic-shifts ### 2026-07-22: Argentina reduces wheat retentions while Colombia trains rural producers Argentina cuts wheat taxes to boost margins; Colombia’s Dosquebradas provides cost‑accounting training to over 20 small producers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-reduces-wheat-retentions-while-colombia-trains-rural-producers --- Cite as: Agricultural economic shifts in Argentina and Colombia. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/agricultural-economic-shifts-in-argentina-and-colombia