(Adds CRA statement)By Maximilian HeathBUENOS AIRES, Dec 30 (Reuters) - Argentina will suspend sales of corn for export until Feb. 28, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday, announcing the surprise move as part of the government's effort to ensure ample domestic food supplies.The move by the world's No. 3 corn supplier was a sign of tightening global food supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Full article Argentina s government is struggling to control food price inflation and help low-income families contending with an economy shrinking during the pandemic
Argentina will suspend sales of corn for export until Feb. 28, the agriculture ministry said on Wednesday, announcing the surprise move as part of the government s effort to ensure ample domestic food supplies.
The move by the world s No. 3 corn supplier was a sign of tightening global food supplies during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This decision is based on the need to ensure the supply of grain for the sectors that use it as a raw material for the production of animal protein such as pork, chicken, eggs, milk and cattle, where corn represents a significant component of production costs, the statement said.
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Tosti fires another 63, leads by three in Puerto Plata
University of Florida alum Alejandro Tosti leads by three shots after consecutive 63s at the PGA TOUR Latinoamérica’s Puerto Plata Open in the Dominican Republic. (Media/PGA TOUR)
PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic Leading by one after an opening 63, Argentina’s Alejandro Tosti kept the pedal down Friday by firing another 63 to get to 16-under and open a three-shot lead halfway through the PGA TOUR Latinoamérica’s Puerto Plata Open.
American Brendon Doyle followed an opening 65 with a 64 to move into solo second at 13-under, with his countryman Brandon Matthews one shot further back after back-to-back 65s.
Tosti fires a 63, leads by one in Puerto Plata
University of Florida alum Alejandro Tosti carded a bogey-free 63 in the opening round and holds a one-shot lead at the PGA TOUR Latinoamérica’s Puerto Plata Open in the Dominican Republic. (Media/PGA TOUR)
PUERTO PLATA, Dominican Republic The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted PGA TOUR Latinoamérica players in many different ways. For Argentina’s Alejandro Tosti, it was a blessing in disguise as the lack of playing opportunities allowed him to focus on earning his Spanish language and literature degree from the University of Florida.
Tosti had his last final exam a week ago and will receive his degree during a virtual graduation ceremony this coming Saturday. Carrying on the excitement of having achieved a major personal goal into this week, Tosti fired a bogey-free, 8-under 63 Thursday to hold the outright lead in the opening round of the Puerto Plata Open.