The map of Argentine soybean quality

Soybeans stand out for their versatility of uses, from animal feed and a source of protein for humans, to raw material for biofuels. Thus, in recent decades, there has been an increasing production, which reflects its significant economic importance worldwide. Faced with this scenario, researchers from the Balcarce, Marcos Juárez, Oliveros and Paraná EEAs of INTA together with Acsoja–, in collaboration with INTA extension agencies located within the productive area of the country, agreed on a sampling and analysis network of soybean grains collected in fields of producers from all soybean regions classified into 8 zones. In this regard, Cecilia Accoroni –coordinator of the Cereals and Oilseeds Quality Network (INTA Oliveros, Santa Fe)– explained that “in Argentina, soybeans are produced both in the Pampas region, as well as in other regions such as the NOA and NEA. Buenos Aires, Córdoba and Santa Fe account for 75.4% of the planted area, with 10.4 million hectares. According to ...