What the future for Mercosur looks like?
Mercosur is a group of countries that includes about 300 million people and covers almost 15 million square kilometres. They’ve got some awesome things going for them, like tons of biodiversity, rich farmlands, and lots of energy resources. The group started in 1991 when Brazil and Argentina decided to put their differences aside and work together. They made a treaty called the Treaty of Asunción, which said that they wanted to be able to move goods, services, and production factors between countries.…
Powering the Future: What changes can we expect in real estate marketing now that AI has gone mainstream
A deeper dive at the potential applications of artificial intelligence in real estate and how brokers and agents can leverage AI to enhance their business. As a result of the proptech revolution, artificial intelligence in real estate is proving to be a significant disruptor. With advancements in machine learning and the rapid evolution of AI, the real estate sector is learning how to handle the massive amounts of data that buildings produce and monitor specific KPIs to simplify operations and extract meaningful…
Argentine residential market analysis for 2023
Introduction The Argentine residential market is one of the most stable markets in Latin America. While the country has been through a severe economic crisis and currency devaluation, it has grown rapidly since 2016. The market is expected to strengthen further in the coming years and Argentina will be one of the fastest-growing BRIC economies by 2050. Introduction According to World Bank data, Argentina is the 7th largest economy in Latin America. It was predicted that it would rise to 5th place by 2050. The…
Vegans Nightmare: A third of global farmland at ‘high’ pesticide pollution risk
According to new research, a third of the planet’s agricultural land is at “high risk” of pesticide pollution from the lingering residue of chemical ingredients that can leach into water supplies and threaten biodiversity. According to research published Monday, a third of the planet’s agricultural land is at “high risk” of pesticide pollution from the lingering residue of chemical ingredients that can leach into water supplies and threaten biodiversity. The use of pesticides…
The Estancia System: a Distinctive Feature of Southern Patagonia
Estancia System On the pampa (steppe lands) of Southern Patagonia, the individual unit of livestock production is the estancia (ranch) (this system is also used in areas where rainfall is higher). To be cost-effective, given the generally low fertility levels, each estancia covers a large area. Nowadays, three thousand hectares (about 10 square miles) barely provide subsistence for one family. Historically, company-owned estancias were organized on an industrial model and were many times larger (as much as…
Argentina’s worst drought in memory lands a new blow to the economy
Gross domestic product in South America’s second-largest economy, which desperately needs US dollars, will shrink 3 per cent this year, worse than the previous forecast for a 1.5 per cent contraction, as one of the worst droughts in recent memory ravages crucial farm exports. Argentina’s looming recession will be more profound than first expected as one of the worst droughts in recent memory ravages crucial farm exports. Gross domestic product in South America’s second-largest economy, which desperately…
25 Best Places To Visit In South America
The unique history, culture, and geography makes South America a remarkable place to travel. Learn more about the 25 best places to visit in South America below. Would you like to visit South America sometime soon? Or are you daydreaming about fun places to visit? Whichever it may be, this list of the best places to visit in South America is sure to inspire and strike up some wanderlust. Some of the best countries to visit in South America are just a flight or two away.…
Why the market value of investment real estate often comes back to the cost of replacement
Most legacy real estate salespeople use comparable sales as a measure of value for real estate, but it can be a trap if you are a value investor. Here’s my opinion on how buyers should be valuing investment property instead. Most people would argue they know how to value a property. There’s a basic format: You look at the property you like, look at prices for comparable properties, and estimate the value from there. In some cases, you might also include expected rental returns as part of your measure.…
Climate Changes starts to bite in the nut industries
The influence of climate and weather on human societies is already apparent to the world’s rural populations: inclement weather can result in failed harvests, higher food prices, unrest, and unrest leading to revolutions. Syria is a good example. The increasing effect of climate change should be a warning to all agricultural investors. This is doubly true for climate-sensitive tree crops, most notably almonds, considered the cannery in the coal mine. Almond trees: fragile flowers Almonds are the fragile flower…
The 10 most important rules for investing in agriculture favour South America
Rule 1. Only invest in investor-friendly countries: Agricultural investments require a medium to long-term view. A typical investment in mainstream agriculture will require 70-80% of your investment to go into the land. There is no need to add to these risks by going into countries where you put your capital at risk. This rules out most of Africa, Eastern Europe and parts of Asia. Rule 2. Countries with low, preferably no, subsidies for agriculture. Subsidies can be alluring because they can be seen as underwriting…
The Complete Guide to Estancias (Traditional Farms) of Argentina
Guide to Estancias of Argentina Rarely does one get something for nothing, but the complete guide to the Estancias of Argentina is right now. But author Stephane Parrenin is offering the new release of his e-book via Gateway to South America for FREE. The complete e-book guide to Estancias of Argentina is called eStancias: It offers readers a list of estancias, per province, with a link to the property’s website and location on Google maps. These estancias provide various levels of hospitality at various…
El Tigre of Argentina – A fisherman’s paradise
By Larry Larson – Professional Fishing Guide“Don’t cry for me, Argentina. The truth is I never left you,” that’s how the song goes, and I felt like I’d never left after looking through my passport, which contained 25 border crossing stamps for Argentina in the last eight years. It was early December, and I had time to reminisce as I waited for dinner aboard my flight from Washington-Dulles airport to Buenos Aires. My thoughts of the hunting expeditions, good friends and the fantastic food I’d…
Argentine Wines – Key Growing Regions Updated
Argentine Wines – Key Growing Regions Updated Argentina’s grape growing areas are divided into three main regions that mostly follow the country’s long western border along the Andes Mountains. Northwest/Norte — High altitude Salta Meaning “very beautiful”, Salta’s vineyards are located in the desert-like Calchaquí Valley and have the Andes’ highest peaks in the background. Vineyard altitude is 4,200 – 9,842’ Highest vineyard in the world at 9,842’ in Colomé Average annual temperature…
Global Trust in Sustainable Agriculture is the Next big opportunity – Rabobank
The biggest value creation opportunity for those in the agricultural sector is to be seen as a globally trusted source of sustainably produced products says a new Rabobank report on the sector ie Sustainable Agriculture. The Sustainable Returns: Finding the value in Environmental Sustainability the report says improved environmental practices can deliver an immediate monetary benefit, through price premiums, and long-term strategic advantages. Report author Blake Holgate said many consumers now consider buying…
Lincoln: international schooling in Argentina
Asociación Escuelas Lincoln – an English-language school in BA province – is a thriving, academically rigorous institution comprising a diverse community of students and teachers. But that unique make-up creates its own set of unique challenges. Every Friday in Gregory Hines’ fourth-grade classroom includes independent reading time. Hines firmly believes in fostering diversity and bilingualism and encourages his students to bring books in their home languages. Many wills, of course, read books in English…
