At the Expoagro stands the state of the field is summarized: it rained, the heat subsided, the yields improved and it shows. There are more sales of machinery, inputs and even plant genetics and bovine livestock.

The countryside shows a strength that contrasts with that of other productive sectors. Bankers appear enthusiastic not only about lending to the countryside, but also about embarking on commercialization. “I am optimistic, but first the relative prices have to adjust,” says David Hughes, president of Argentrigo.