Farmers in Argentina say they will resume protests against tax increases on food exports, following the collapse of talks with the government.
Farm leaders say they plan to prevent shipments of grain from leaving. Argentina is one of the world's top exporters of corn, wheat, soya and beef. Correspondents say a prolonged dispute could have an impact on international markets at a time when food prices are already at record levels.
The farmers are particularly angry about an increase to the export tax on soya - a commodity which last year earned the country $13bn. In March protesting farmers blocked roads for three weeks, preventing trucks from delivering produce, leading to food shortages.
We are going to miss beef and rice for good!
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