The EU eliminated tariffs on North American imports

World economic crisis, world economy, Stock markets, euro The peanut sector generates more than 13,000 jobs. In addition, it exports around 900,000 tons per year, which means for the country, revenues of 1,100 million dollars, taking into account peanuts and all its derivatives (raw, peeled, pasta, oil, roasted, fried, expeller and butter) . The lack of water at the time of sowing, added to the low temperatures that were recorded in February, caused the crop to delay its development. Therefore, the harvest will take place during the month of May / June, which is a real drawback since the chances of frost are increased during harvest. "We need rain and high temperatures in the next 30 to 45 days, especially in the south of Córdoba, if there is no rain or frost, a large part of the production could be lost," said Nervi. Average peanut yields are around 33 quintals per hectare. Under normal conditions, this year they would be around 30 to 32 quintals. The sown area is around 385,000 ...