If you are considering producing pecan, the consultant and agronomist Martín Basso advises against "being guided by trends."

Anyone considering producing pecans as a way to expand and diversify their income source, or even as a nest egg for future retirement, should know that this crop is no longer a typical "weekend" activity. This is the main advice given by agricultural consultant and engineer Martín Basso, who currently advises over 70 farms and oversees approximately 1,500 hectares dedicated to this nut. "This activity is not what it seems," Basso pointed out in a conversation with Bichos de Campo, during a visit to his Pecanes Mercedinos venture, in the context of a meeting of the Pecan Producers Chamber (Cappecan). Far from wanting to deter more people from joining this production, which is growing in area year by year and is expected to increase in supply in the coming seasons, Basso aims to raise awareness about the importance of giving this activity the attention it deserves. "Don't let yourself be guided by trends but do educate yourself, hire professionals who are in the sector. The pecan is ...