The Kahlbetzer family started LIAG Argentina S.A., an agricultural business in Argentina, in 1982.
LIAG's principal business is livestock and irrigated and non-irrigated grain production (Wheat, Corn, Sorghum, Soybeans, Sunflower, etc).
Its properties are located in the provinces of Buenos Aires, Córdoba, Formosa, Salta and San Luis.
General data
Total Area
Irrigated Area
- 18,000 developed hectares
- 24,000 with development potential
LIAG also leases land in different regional areas to grow soybeans, wheat, corn, sorghum and sunflowers. The idea is to diversify risk and increase the business volume.
LIAG owns a pure bred Registered Hereford Stud located at "Las Balas", in the North of Buenos Aires province. This stud was awarded "best stud of the year" in 2002. It also has general cattle herds at "El Consuelo" situated in the South of Córdoba, at "El Liebral" and "El Verano" in San Luis province and at "Finca Tolloche" in the province of Salta. Another 35,000 hectares of land is leased for livestock breeding in the Pampa and San Luis provinces. The final step in the fattening process is achieved through a combination of improved pastures and fattening in feedlots.
The meat production is sold directly to supermarkets, or with Carnes Hereford S.A., a company dedicated to brand awareness, commercialisation, and whose aim is not only domestic consumption but also exportation. LIAG is a shareholder in Carnes Hereford S.A. LIAG has analysed the possibility of entering into the sheep market with Merinos, but at this stage has made no investments.
LIAG has developed a large irrigated farm "Finca Tolloche", Quebrachal (Salta Province), with the potential to produce over 150,000 mt of grain and cotton. A 5 stand Lumus cotton ginning plant was built not only for our own production but also for custom ginning. The current production system is based on wheat, corn and soybean.
LIAG are constantly evaluating new projects that will enable them to maintain their status as one of the leaders in innovation and sustainable agriculture.
LIAG and Twynam work together in marketing, promotion and developing research with the best production methods and equipment for the different crops. A stable hedging program is used to cover the risks of monetary changes and product prices.
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