So you want to buy farm land in South America – What are the options ?
So you want to be a landowner in South America Investing in farmland can make for an intriguing alternative to the stock market. Farmland is safe historically, an excellent hedge against inflation and is an asset class that does not correlate with the normal stock market. As the world’s population continues to grow (9.15 billion estimates by 2050) and the global middle class continues to emerge (with changing dietary habits toward more calories and meat), farmland is poised to become an even more intriguing…
Peru’s Agrícola Chapi expands avocado and table grape production with a cash injection
Peru’s Agrícola Chapi expands avocado and table grape production with a cash injection By Jessica Broadbent Peruvian agricultural export company Agrícola Chapi has received $130m in funding to expand its table-grape and avocado production. The funding from Canadian private equity firm Cordiant Capital will be allocated in stages until March 2024 and is part of a growth plan drawn up with Cordiant in 2022. Chapi aims to grow its production land area to 1,200ha of avocados and 900ha of table grapes. The Lima-headquartered…
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about GTSA
Who are we, and why do we have such a strong web presence with those looking to invest in South American Real Estate? The general characteristics that set Gateway to South America apart from other real estate agencies in the region could be summarised by the following: Contact the Gateway to South America team to learn about the best investment opportunities in the region. The company is a benchmark for foreign investors wishing to invest in Argentina, Brazil,…
What happened to biofuels?
Energy technology: Making large amounts of fuel from organic matter has proved to be more complex and costly than expected SCIENTISTS have long known how to convert various organic materials into liquid fuel. Trees, shrubs, grasses, seeds, fungi, seaweed, algae and animal fats have all been turned into biofuels to power cars, ships and planes. As well as being available to countries without tar sands, shale fields or gushers, biofuels can help reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by providing an alternative to releasing…
A warning for South American Wine exporters – Counterfeiting is rife in your primary markets
South America is producing some of the best wines export in the world . In 2014 an Argentine Malbec won the prize for being the best red wine in the world. Counterfieting is of deep concern to many South American exporters, including winemakers. Asia is a major transgressor in this regard. The statistics of counterfeiting make alarming reading. The most recent OECD estimate dates from 2007, when it says cross-border counterfeiting totalled around US$250 billion annually and almost two percent of global trade…
Scientists now agree transgenic crops ( GM) are safe after years of study
Scientists now agree transgenic crops ( GM) are safe after years of study Activists who flip-flopped on genetically modified farming Environmentalists frequently criticize transgenic crops. Until recently, Mark Lynas was no exception. A British journalist, researcher and activist, Lynas helped found the movement against genetically modified (GM) foods in the mid-1990s. But as time went on, he started questioning his views, leading him to publicly denounce his previous positions during a speech at the Oxford…
The Southern Cone of South America, are major farm machinery manufacturers
Several major agricultural machinery brands are manufactured in the Southern Cone of South America, including: These are just a few examples of the major agricultural machinery brands manufactured in the Southern Cone of South America. Contact the Gateway to South America team to learn about the best investment opportunities in the region. The company is a benchmark for foreign investors wishing to invest in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay, providing expert advice on property acquisition…
Which Latam Countries have become more open to trade
The article discusses the evolution of trade openness in Latin American countries over the past 60 years, highlighting the growth and diversification of some economies while cautioning against the potential adverse effects of increased dependence on trade. Key takeaways:1. Trade openness, measured as the percentage of GDP made up by a country’s total two-way trade, has grown significantly in many Latin American countries since 1960, with Mexico leading the way with a 300% increase.2. A drop in trade openness…
Is the US dollars Dominance ending in Trade?
Despite recent doubts about the dominance of the US dollar as a global reserve currency, its position remains strong due to its immense starting advantage, network effects, and the supply of safe assets available to dollar investors. While individual countries can circumvent the dominant system, a shift to a multipolar system of currencies is not imminent and would be inherently less stable. The reason why not: Counter arguments: Conclusion: China’s controlled flows of capital and current-account surpluses…
South American three-year drought partly driven by ‘triple-dip’ La Niña
Southern Brazil, Paraguay and northeastern Argentina are still experiencing a severe drought affecting soybean and maize production. Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay, South America’s three major agricultural producers, are experiencing a prolonged drought and low water levels in their main rivers. This severely impacts harvests and river transport of important summer crops, with maize and soybeans the main casualties. Although conditions may improve, the grain harvests of 2022 and 2023 could result in…
Major irrigation projects in Peru: A comprehensive review
Peru has several major irrigation projects developed to enhance its agricultural productivity and support its economy. Here are some of the most significant irrigation projects in Peru: These major irrigation projects in Peru have significantly contributed to the country’s agricultural development and economic growth. They have provided farmers with access to irrigation water, increased agricultural productivity, created new jobs, and supported the growth of various industries. Contact the Gateway to…
The Truth Behind the Drought in Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile: Exploring the Role of Climate Change
Argentina, Uruguay, and Chile have grappled with severe drought conditions for the past few months. These countries have been experiencing the lowest levels of rainfall in 35 years, leading to crop failures and threatening food security, access to water, people’s health, and ecosystems. The big question is, what is causing these drought conditions? While some argue that climate change is to blame, others dispute this claim. In this blog post, we will explore the role of climate change in exacerbating…
Latin America’s economic slump got you down? Get the lowdown on what may happen in 2023! Find out how these could affect your business or investments in the next year.
The global economic slowdown will dampen Latam’s growth prospects, but a reconfiguration of the global economy following the war in Ukraine may give rise to unexpected opportunities for the region. Five Facts About Latin America Economic Outlook Economic challenges faced by the world Nowadays, many countries are struggling with economic difficulties, Latin America included. The Latin American economic outlook for March 2023 shows growth during the COVID-19 pandemic. Governments use policy regularization,…
A brief resumé of the differences between Organic, Biodynamic, Lutte Raisonnée, Conventional, and Traditional wines
Regarding wine, several methods are used to make different types. Here is a summary of organic, biodynamic, lutte raisonnée, conventional and traditional wines. Organic wine is made without synthetic pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers, and no GMOs. Biodynamic wine production takes it a step further. It looks at the vineyard as a whole, using lunar cycles to plant and harvest and natural preparations to enrich the soil. Lutte raisonnée is a “reasoned struggle”. Chemicals are used only when…
Geographical differences between Peru and its competitors give it an edge
Peru’s Advantage over other export competitors Peru has a geographical advantage in that it can grow many horticulture crops all year round, meaning it can choose when to produce and sea freight produce ahead of its Southern Hemisphere competitors, giving them an advantage over the more prominent players such as Chile and Argentina. “Peru can also go head to head with Chile in the primary season. Chile has years of experience exporting blueberries and is very good at it, but Peru is catching up.…
