Argentina: Peanuts end a historic campaign

“Peanuts always give you a second chance” say those with gray hair, and boy does it give them a second chance. In October 2023, producers knew they were facing a key campaign. They had had a couple of tight years and a last drought caused a 40% loss in production, which meant there was not much room for maneuver. Finally, the weather was on their side and with production without withholdings, producers once again bet on the crop. Agricultural engineer Ricardo Díaz, a specialist in peanut cultivation, pointed out that “the total surface area at the national level was above the first estimates and that the yields, in general, have been very good,” according to the TodoAgro portal. At the same time, ...