International promotion of Argentine beef, which is one of the main areas of activity of the IPCVA, faced a structural problem: export is hindered by currency differentials, which, instead of stimulating business, restrict it. Members of the Beef Assembly, representing the production chain of beef, today supported the work of the Institute for the promotion of Argentine beef. In the statement, they noted that the Institute is fully funded by the private sector, producers and meat processors. Moreover, they highlighted that management is carried out by representatives of the private sector, which includes organizations related to agriculture, meat processing industry and Secretariats of agriculture, livestock and fisheries. "After 20 years of IPCVA activity, its achievements justify and confirm its ongoing necessity," emphasized the Assembly.
Support arose following the remarks of the Argentine Meat Packers and Suppliers Chamber (Camya), which expressed concern regarding the necessity to maintain IPCVA within its current mandatory funding scheme. "The private sector came out for the adoption of the law on the establishment of IPCVA to create an organization capable of conducting technical research related to activities, and also for the promotion of Argentine beef in domestic and international markets," noted the Assembly. They also added that "leading meat producers in the world also have similar organizations, supported by the private sector, such as, for example, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Brazil, Uruguay, the United States, to only name a few." They also specified that "The government does not have the right to dispose of future organizations, according to the law this is an exclusive right of the private sector".
Meanwhile, domestic consumption, which is a fundamental part of the meat market, remains completely outside the purview of efforts for promotion, considers Camya. "Unresolved question: why do we insist on allocating resources for external advertising, when the real problem lies in strengthening the entire livestock chain?" The transparency in the management of IPCVA is ensured by control of the Syndicate and external audit, both are appointed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries of the Nation.
