Outrage in the world: he is a producer and plants 3000 hectares of a crop that makes airplanes fly

In recent years, the cultivation of Brassica carinata, an oilseed for industrial use that can reach prices of around 540 dollars per ton, with assured placement, has been gaining traction. In the world, it is used for airplane fuel. In addition to the high price, other advantages of the crop are contributing to the diversification of the rotation, improving soil aeration thanks to its pivoting root, and leaving the plots clean for the next crop. Matías Ayerza cultivates 3000 hectares of carinata in leased fields of Entre Ríos, from Sauce de Luna in the north to Gualeguaychú in the south. "The sowing begins in April and can extend until the first days of May. It is not advisable to delay, as carinata is sensitive to frost in its early stages, before reaching the rosette state, which occurs approximately 30 days after emergence," advises the entrepreneur. Early planting is particularly important in plots with abundant stubble, where greater damage can occur from low temperatures. ...