Historic lowering of the Paraná River affects strawberry production in Argentina

Published 2021년 9월 23일

Tridge summary

The article highlights a potential significant decrease in strawberry production in Argentina, particularly in the region of Coronda, due to the declining quality of irrigational water from the Coronda River, which is caused by increased salinity from the Salado River. This issue is especially concerning in the historical context of the Paraná River's decline. The high salinity levels not only affect the strawberry plants, potentially reducing yields by 40-70%, but also negatively impact the economy and employment in the strawberry industry. The article stresses the importance of ongoing efforts to mitigate these effects and the need for informed production practices to preserve the quality and market value of Argentine strawberries.
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Original content

According to specialists, the strawberry is one of the most consumed fruits in Argentina. However, this year its production would fall due to the historical decline of the Paraná River. From the National Institute of Agricultural Technology of Argentina they indicated that Coronda is one of the main strawberry production areas in the country. With more than 300 hectares planted, this town is the second national producer of the crop after Tucumán. 80% of the producers use the water from the Coronda River to irrigate strawberries. This river in normal conditions mixes waters of the Setúbal lagoon and the Salado river. However, in the current conditions of the historical low of the Paraná Basin, it takes its main flow from the Salado River. "As a consequence, its salinity increases and the quality of the water that producers use to irrigate the crop decreases," explained the entity. María del Huerto Sordo, specialist at INTA Monte Vera -Santa Fe told local media that "the strawberry ...

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