Argentine farmers to halt export grain sales through Monday

0 Comments | AFP, May, 2008

BUENOS AIRES (AFP) — Argentine farmers announced Tuesday that they would again stop selling grain for export from Wednesday through June 2 in a deepening row with the government over export taxes.

Protest leader Mario Llambias announced the measure in a statement read to reporters.

The farmers, major exporters of grains and soybeans, have been on strike since May 8 but leaders called a "truce" last week to allow talks to go ahead with government negotiators.

Most of Argentina's grain production is for export, and more disruption could affect supply to the strained world grain market, particularly in Asia.

Other protest measures include farmers refusing to sell cattle for farmwork, and setting up protest camps in major cities during the same time...