# Argentine agricultural and viticulture crisis > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-agricultural-and-viticulture-crisis > Updated: 2026-09-18T22:29:40.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. Argentina’s agricultural sector is facing significant distress, particularly within the viticulture and fruit industries. Earlier reports indicated a prolonged economic crisis for wine producers, with the sector recording 41 consecutive months of losses. In June 2026, producers received approximately $255 per liter, a 30% year-on-year decrease that fell well below the historical average of $763 per liter. This economic instability has been compounded by severe weather events. Late frosts in productive regions such as Cafayate, San Juan, Mendoza, and Catamarca have caused extensive damage to vineyards and orchards. In Cafayate, producers reported losses between 70% and 100% for varieties like Malbec and Torrontés. In San Juan, officials noted that at least 10,000 hectares have been affected. These climate-driven losses occur alongside existing challenges such as rising costs and inventory surpluses, leading producers in regions like Salta to request official assistance to prevent farm closures and job losses. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-18: Argentina agriculture faces severe crop losses from late frosts Late frosts in Argentina's Cafayate, San Juan, Mendoza, and Catamarca regions have caused severe damage to vineyards and fruit crops, with some producers reporting losses up to 100%. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-agriculture-faces-severe-crop-losses-from-late-frosts ### 2026-08-27: Argentina regional economies face crisis as viticulture declines Argentina's regional economies face a crisis, with viticulture suffering 41 months of decline, despite signs of broader national economic recovery and growth in the EMAE index. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-industrial-production-declines-in-july --- Cite as: Argentine agricultural and viticulture crisis. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-agricultural-and-viticulture-crisis