Argentina: The Fruit Culture section of the Obispo Colombres Agroindustrial Experimental Station made phenological maps of the region for Tucuman and Northwest pecan nut producers

Technicians and researchers from the Fruit Culture section of the Obispo Colombres Agroindustrial Experimental Station (Eeaoc) presented a report that highlights the phenological study of the main pecan cultivars used in the province of Tucumán. During recent years, the pecan - recognized for its high nutritional value, growing global demand and its profitability - experienced significant growth in Argentina. Especially in the NEA region. "Although the NOA was historically associated with citrus farming, during the last decade producers with vision and experience led the development of pecan farming in Tucumán, through the continuous expansion of the area dedicated to cultivation and through the adaptation of management techniques. to the local productive environment,” said Dardo Figueroa. The pecan nut began to be cultivated in our province thanks to the decision of producers who have been betting on this nut with great nutritional value for a decade. Due to its great ...