Argentina certified 132 thousand tons of organic production in 2020

Published 2021년 4월 9일

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In 2020, Argentina saw a growth in its organic production, with 132 thousand tons certified and a 20% increase in harvest compared to the previous year, according to the National Service of Health and Food Quality (Senasa). The country also witnessed an increase in the number of establishments and the surface area dedicated to organic production, reaching 4.4 million hectares, the largest in the last 20 years. Nearly all (97%) of the certified organic products, amounting to 128.6 thousand tons, were exported, primarily to the European Union and the United States. The main exports included cereals, oilseeds, fruits, vegetables, and industrialized products.

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Buenos Aires - During 2020 in Argentina 132 thousand tons of organic production were certified. In addition, the number of establishments and the surface dedicated to this activity grew and 20% more was harvested than in 2019, sustaining the positive trend of the last decade, reported the National Service of Health and Food Quality (Senasa). The annual report on the Situation of Organic Production in Argentina prepared by Senasa, indicates that the 1,343 organic primary establishments throughout the country existing in 2020 show a sustained recovery since 2015 in the number of enterprises dedicated to this activity. In this sense, the area under monitoring for organic production grew and reached 4.4 million hectares. The largest surface in the last 20 years. Likewise, the cattle and sheep stocks grew again, highlighting the increase in the herd of dairy cows for a still incipient dairy activity. Last year a total of 84,328 ha of organic crops were harvested (20% more than in ...

Source: Argentina.gob.ar