# Argentine agricultural economic and climate challenges > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-agricultural-economic-and-climate-challenges > Updated: 2026-08-16T14:36:36.000Z. Sources: 12. Developments: 2. The Argentine agricultural sector is navigating a complex landscape of economic instability and environmental risks. In Mendoza, fruit and vegetable producers face a crisis where low consumer purchasing power prevents price increases, often resulting in the disposal of perishable goods. Meanwhile, in Corrientes, the rice industry is preparing for the potential impacts of the El Niño phenomenon, which threatens crop quality through excessive rainfall and increased disease. Broadening the scope, the 82nd Expo Rural de San Justo highlighted systemic profitability issues. Economic experts and regional leaders have pointed to high logistical costs, exchange rate disparities, and heavy tax burdens as primary obstacles. While some officials have called for a reduction in export retentions, others emphasize the need for increased competitiveness and value-added production. Additionally, rural service contractors are struggling with tight margins due to the high cost of modern machinery and rising operational expenses. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-16: Agricultural and industrial sectors see activity in Argentina and Dominican Republic Agricultural and industrial sectors in Argentina and the Dominican Republic see new developments, including the Dominican Chocolate Festival and initiatives to boost regional financing and employment. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-agricultural-sector-faces-profitability-crisis ### 2026-08-08: Argentine agricultural sectors face economic and climate challenges Argentine agricultural sectors face challenges: Mendoza's fruit and vegetable producers struggle with low consumer spending, while Corrientes' rice industry prepares for El Niño and seeks crop diversification. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentine-agricultural-sectors-face-economic-and-climate-challenges --- Cite as: Argentine agricultural economic and climate challenges. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/argentine-agricultural-economic-and-climate-challenges