Agriculture supports Milei: sector confidence reached its highest level in almost a decade

The field sent out a clear signal again.

Confidence in the agricultural sector reached its highest level in nine years in March 2026, in line with the economic direction promoted by the government of Javier Milei.

According to the Agricultural Entrepreneur Confidence Index (ICEA), prepared by the CREA Movement, the indicator climbed to 70 points, well above the historical average of 48.

A jump that confirms the change in expectations

The growth of the index is no lower. It represents an increase of 4.5% compared to November 2025 and 7.7%

year-on-year.

In addition, it consolidates a positive trend that has been strengthening since mid-2025, with better perceptions of both the present and the future.

Strong improvement in current conditions

One of the most relevant data is the leap in the evaluation of the present.

The current conditions sub-index reached 65 points, with an increase of 13.8%, reflecting a more favorable context for productive activity.

This indicates that the impact of economic policies is already beginning to be felt on the ground.

High expectations, but with caution

The expectations sub-index was 75 points, remaining at

high levels.

However, it registered a slight decline compared to the previous measurement, reflecting some caution in the short term, in a context still marked by volatility.

Agriculture improves more than the general economy

A key fact of the report is that the improvement of the agricultural sector exceeds the perception of the economy in

general.

While the evaluation of the national context showed a slight decline, the situation of companies in the sector grew strongly.

The business situation index reached 70 points, the highest level since 2017.

The livestock sector leads optimism The

strongest impetus comes

from livestock.

82% of livestock entrepreneurs consider this a good time to invest, well above agriculture (28%) and dairy (19%).

This differential marks an important change in agriculture.

International prices and market opening

The sector's upturn is largely explained by better international prices and expectations of greater demand

Trade agreements with the United States and the possibility of increased demand from Asia and Europe drive the projections.

This strengthens the position of agriculture as an engine of growth.

A recovery after years of decline

The historical course of the index shows a convincing fact

After years of decline and volatility between 2018 and 2021, the sector began to recover from 2022.

This process was consolidated during 2025 and is now reaching one of its highest points.

Sustained confidence in the productive sector While the

perception of the general economy continues to show ups and downs, agriculture maintains

a sustained improvement.

This reflects a structural change in the expectations of the productive sector.

The field is once again betting on Argentina

The fact is clear: agriculture trusts again

With better conditions, greater willingness to invest and positive expectations, the sector shows that the change of direction is beginning to generate concrete results.