“Working very hard”: the Agricultural Counselor of the United States Embassy spoke about the possibility of expanding the beef export quota
Rachel Rickfort, Agricultural Counselor at the US Embassy, visited the Fall Angus Expo and He highlighted the quality of the Angus he saw on the tracka: “The Angus from Argentina seem spectacular to me, very healthy, of international level. “They have a lot of genetics from the United States, so they are very similar, and they are incredible worldwide.”
Regarding the mandatory quarantine that live animals that wish to enter North American territory must undergo, Rickfort pointed out that work is being done to obtain a direct import: “SENASA and the USDA health team are working side by side, there is permanent exchange of reports, of news. We see it every week in my office and in that of the Argentine Counselor in Washington. “We are all working hard on that.”
“In genetics there are many opportunities. There are many veterinarians and many professionals ready to work in this field,” he added, “If there is a market, and there are those who want to diversify the genetics of their herd, once all the requirements are approved, we will surely see a lot of movement.”
meat exports
After 17 years of negotiations, finally in 2018 Argentina returned to export meat to the United States, a market of substantial significance because it demands quality and kosher cuts for the American Jewish community. This quota of 20,000 tons has been completed in its entirety since 2020.and there is expectation among exporters to increase supply, especially considering that there are suppliers like New Zealand that cannot complete it.
Asked about this issue, Rickfort pointed out that “Argentina is one of the few countries in the world that enjoys a free trade tariff. To expand the quota, an act of the US Congress is needed. It is an issue that is being worked very hard at the Argentine Embassy in Washington.”
“Argentine meat is famous all over the world and has a very healthy and very delicious reputation, and great acceptance by the North American consumer,” she added, “I am a girl of the gut, but I still like any cut that is in the dish, if I share it with friends and with a good Argentine wine.”
“Argentina and the US have been very friends for 201 years. Both countries are American, we are liberal, we are open and we will remain friends for 200 more years. I am proud to be in Argentina at the moment, it is never boring to be here. I love the people, the producers are the most loving thing in the world. And the agroindustrial potential of Argentina…. What envy to have the Pampa Húmeda! I love Buenos Aires, my daughters have already become Buenos Aires! “, declared the counselor, who has lived in the country for three years, relaxed.
Finally, she left a message for all the Angus in the country: “I have a lot of admiration for what they have done with the breed and as a consumer, I am grateful that there is quality Argentine meat for everyone.”
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