Australia and Argentinia's beef industries: contrasting structures & strategies


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Date: August, 2002

Abstract: Australia and Argentina together account for 10% of global beef production, but 27% of world beef trade.
Nevertheless, the trends present in these two countries are different. While Australia shows an increasing presence in world beef trade, Argentina’s share has been declining steadily.

While both countries are capable of producing high quality beef in a cost competitive manner (especially
grass-fed beef), showing a more flexible production profile, Australia has d...

Research Type: Industry Note


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