Recommendations to prevent risks and reduce the impacts of El Niño

Official guidance for anticipating and reducing risks from heavy rainfall associated with El Niño during Argentina's 2026 spring-summer season. For livestock production, it recommends identifying high paddocks and dry ground, planning animal relocation, securing water and quality forage reserves, and strengthening animal health controls. For agricultural systems, it recommends improving drainage, keeping runoff channels clear, and protecting seeds, fertilizers, and machinery. It also calls for protecting rural families and workers, monitoring official forecasts and alerts, and coordinating action among producers, municipalities, local authorities, and emergency agencies.