1. ARGENTINA Bovine Indicators / Beef Production GASTON FUNES Minister Counselor Agricultural Affairs Embassy of Argentina to the EU

2. Annual Bovine Indicators Average 2007-201120132014 (e) Slaughter (Number of bovines) 13.682.71412.625.51312.654.160 -Monthly average1.140.2261.052.1261.054.513 -Slaughter of females45%43%45% Beef Production (Boned Carcass M/Tons) 2.971.050 2.822.368 2.758.607 Carcass’ Average weight218224218 Consumption: kg. per capita636463 Beef Exports -Volume (Boned Carcass M/Tons) 438.103205.380153.376 -Monthly average 36.50916.33112.781 -Value (US$ x 1000) 1.433.508947.789842.543 -Price (US$/Ton) 3.272 5.017 5.493 Export / Production15%7%6% Steer annual price (live animal kg US$) 1,261,761,69 Source: Under-Secretariat of Livestock. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Argentina. (March 2014)

3. Cattle Population e= estimated data Source: Under-Secretariat of Livestock. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Argentina. (March 2014) Average

4. Water Balance – Period 2007-2014 201320122011 2010 200820072009 2014

5. Regions of Argentina - Cattle Stock Distribution Pampas NOA Region NEA Region Patagonian Region Region of Cuyo 53.4% 26.8% 9.1% 8.5% 2.6% Source: Under-Secretariat of Livestock. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Argentina. (March 2014)

6. Cattle Population e= estimated data 51.365.000 Heads 220.000 Farmers 493 Bovine Cattle Slaughterhouses and processing plants 92 Open markets for fresh meats exports 97 export plants 62 licensed to export to the EU, supplied with outstanding technology Bovine Cattle

7. Farmers composition Fuente: Elaboración propia en base datos MAGyP. e= estimated data 75 % of cattle population Source: Under-Secretariat of Livestock. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Argentina. (March 2014)

8. Evolution of the Herd e= estimated data Source: Under-Secretariat of Livestock. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Argentina. (March 2014)

9. Net production [slaughter + difference of Stock] e= estimated data Source: Under-Secretariat of Livestock. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Argentina. (March 2014)

10. Evolution of bovine slaughter Source: Under-Secretariat of Livestock. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Argentina. (March 2014)

11. Carcass weight evolution in slaughter [Kg] Minimum slaughter weight: 165 Kg (boned carcass) was established Since 2010 Resolution MAGyP 88/2010 is in force. It establishes a minimum slaughter weight of 165 Kg (boned carcass), equivalent to 300 kg (live animals). Source: Under-Secretariat of Livestock. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Argentina. (March 2014)

12. Cattle Productive cicles BREEDING (1 year & 6 months) FATENING ( 2 years & 8 months) COMPLETE CICLE ( 2 years & 8 months)

13. Grass Production Extensively reared livestock (Animal Welfare), with a combination of soil and climate that allows it to develop a uniform muscle, tenderness and texture unique in the world. Pastures of the Argentine plains, resulting 100% natural meat, free of additives and hormones, low- cholesterol, saturated and intramuscular fat.

14. Feed lot beef production Intensive production, supplemented with cereal grains and corn silage of high quality. Enables rapid weight gain and releasing of land for other activities. Corn silage can accumulate a large amount of dry matter of good quality, optimizing load and weight gain in grazing and generating a high yield of meat per ha when it goes to feeding animals (feed lot).

15. Feed Lot Beef Production (Mar 2014) Establishments1.475 Cattle population 1,17 Million Slaughtered bovines (2013)3.046.580 Participation in total slaughter (2013)23,6%

16. Feed Lot Cattle slaughtered in 2013 Source: Under-Secretariat of Livestock. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Argentina. (March 2014) Slaughter Feed Lot 2013 Months Total Enero 243.031 Febrero 213.827 Marzo 225.547 Abril 235.262 Mayo 241.783 Junio 251.012 Julio 276.984 Agosto 268.829 Septiembre 257.782 Octubre 287.779 Noviembre 258.003 Diciembre 286.741 Total 2013 3.046.580

17. Steer prices evolution at Liniers Market (Mercado de Hacienda de Liniers) Source: Under-Secretariat of Livestock. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Argentina. (March 2014)

18. Meat per capita consumption Comparison of beef, pork and poultry [kg] Source: Under-Secretariat of Livestock. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Argentina. (March 2014)

19. Main markets - chilled and frozen cuts Beef cuts available to meet diverse preferences

20. Beef exports (2013) Tons1000 US$US$ / Ton Chilled + frozen beef 123.205 933.0757.573 Processed meat 4.46914.7143.292 Total 127.674947.7897.424 Total Beef (boned carcass) 195.980947.7894.836 Offals / giblets 107.699226.1682.100 Source: Under-Secretariat of Livestock. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Argentina. (March 2014)

21. Beef exports to the EU (2011 - 2013) Source: Under-Secretariat of Livestock. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Argentina. (March 2014)

22. Beef export to the EU by country Destino 2010201120122013 TonMiles DlsTonMiles DlsTonMiles DlsTonMiles Dls Alemania26355313360253203518392021427901518236238979 Holanda142471335781191214732683331062647887101765 Italia10375100158810391934545164804502153240 Bélgica4965241519556548645158019069 España16371409111481132162470374034285 Gran Bretaña2828898217127784150348664411686 Francia8194900660560626720511641270 Lituania159475214791107369250867 Rep. Checa 57821121157345545 Luxemburgo45646567066287828440 Dinamarca1377111541115923316 Portugal2252287293322510221229 Malta8252135142421068110 Croacia2861117 2784 Finlandia2472241201685842 Chipre 25233 Grecia26217 Suecia455943035611162 Total57662586315498556250283727247198533363412924 Source: SENASA

23. Federal and Participative Agri-food and Agribusiness Strategic Plan, 2010/2020 (PEA) All Actors: National, Provincial and Local Governments, Specific Organisms (SENASA, INTA, INASE, INV), Technical and Research Institutions; Universities and Agrotechnical Schools, Food, Agribusiness and Economic sector, Farmers, Rural workers, Cooperatives, Consumers, « All agrifood sectors and added value chains included »

24. Federal and Participative Agri-food and Agribusiness Strategic Plan, 2010/2020 (PEA) OBJECTIVES: Increase Production and Value added on agricultural exports. Favor innovation and transfer / adoption of new technologies. Stimulate new organization units: clusters, cooperatives. Improve infrastructure (transport, telecommunications, energetic resources). Source:http://64.76.123.202/site/areas/PEA2_English_Version/07- Argentina%20Agribusiness%20Leader/index.phphttp://64.76.123.202/site/areas/PEA2_English_Version/07- Argentina%20Agribusiness%20Leader/index.php

25. Federal and Participative Agri-food and Agribusiness Strategic Plan, 2010/2020 (PEA) BEEF SECTORBASE LINE (2010)OBJETIVE (2020)% INCREASE Cattle Population49 Millions54 Millions10% Bovine Slaughter11,9 Millions15 Millions26% Beef Production2.6 M Tns3.8 M Tns46% Increase the stock from 49 M to 54 M. It is worth mentioning that, although this increase does not match the stock amount –for bovine cattle– attained in the past (approx 60 M), it is expected that the efficiency in management will expand the output without affecting the development of other types of outputs or social and environmental aspects. Gradual increase of the minimum weight for slaughtering. To increase stock by discouraging slaughtering of calves and heifers. To increase productivity and herd efficiency / weaning rate (reproduction, genetics, nutrition, health) Adaptation to new livestock map and production systems

26. Thank you for your attention GASTON FUNES Minister Counselor Agricultural Affairs Embassy of Argentina to the EU funes@agricola-ue.org 225 Avenue Louise - 1050 Bruxelles – Belgium  + 32 2 640 33 33 -  +32 2 640 00 08

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