The Argentine Rural Society (SRA) has expressed concern over the critical state of Argentina's cattle farming industry, which has struggled against inflation and other economic challenges, including drought, leading to a decrease in nominal prices and an increase in bovine meat supply by 5%. In 2022, the industry faced various hurdles, including economic slowdown in major purchasing countries, high inflation, a deteriorating exchange rate, and market distortions. The SRA has called for the removal of barriers to exports, lower tax and financing pressure, and unified exchange rate, alongside provisions for affected producers such as tax extensions, credit access, and benefits for forced sales. Owing to these challenges, the future of the industry, particularly in terms of the availability of calves for weaning in 2024 and the potential impact on slaughter weight, remains uncertain.