Peas have the green light: Exports are more than double in Argentina

Published Sep 28, 2022

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Argentina has seen a significant increase in legume production and exports, with the 2020/2021 campaign marking a high point. The country planted over 80,000 hectares of peas, resulting in a 47% increase from the previous year, and employed more than 42,000 people in the sector. Green peas are the most popular variety, though other yellow and green peas are also grown. These legumes have the ability to fix atmospheric nitrogen, making them environmentally friendly and beneficial for crop growth. In 2022, certified exports reached approximately 140,000 tons, with Venezuela, China, and Brazil being the primary recipients. This represents a 131% increase compared to 2021, marking a nine-year record high for peas exports.

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The production of legumes in Argentina registers an improvement both in its productive numbers and in exports. According to the National Service for Agrifood Health and Quality (Senasa), during the 2020/2021 campaign, the area planted with peas in the country registered an increase of more than 47% in relation to the 2019/2020 campaign. Currently, the crop has an implanted surface of more than 80,000 hectares, distributed among the provinces of Buenos Aires, Santa Fe and Entre Ríos. In parallel, the number of people dedicated to the production of this crop registered an increase of more than 42%, according to official data. In our country, the protagonist of local production and consumption is the green pea, although some 40 different varieties of yellow and green peas are currently grown. Regarding marketing, the family sector carries it out in local or regional markets or fairs where these farmers sell their products, mainly fresh, directly to those who consume them. Also, they ...

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