Argentina: statistical report on the fruit production of North Patagonia

General Roca (Río Negro) - The National Service for Agri-Food Health and Quality (Senasa) published the Fruit Statistical Monthly for December 2020 with data from the North Patagonian region. It is a work carried out by the professional team of the Senasa North Patagonia Regional Center. The report details the exports of pip and stone fruits that are produced in the provinces of Río Negro and Neuquén, with the shipments that were made during each month and those compared to previous seasons. Likewise, in the case of cherries, data from the provinces of Chubut and Santa Cruz are also reported, and for pears and apples, data from shipments to the domestic market and industrialization are added, with their processing inside and outside Patagonia. Regarding pears, it is detailed that during 2020 334,335 tons were exported to 52 world markets, of which Brazil, the Russian Federation, the United States, Italy and Peru receive 79% of shipments. On the other hand, 115,396 tons were sent ...