PULSES & BEYOND MATÍAS MACERA DESDELSUR
areas where they're grown. They're very healthy and provide lots of nutrients to the subsoil, making them very interesting for rotations after corn and soybeans. Argentina's potential in green peas is very promising. Who is responsible for educating farmers about these opportunities? At first, it's their own experience, but they need to start trials. They would need to dedicate a percentage of their farms to trying out some new alternative crops. Farmers in Argentina are very creative; they like to invest and take risks. In terms of varieties, peas - both green and yellow - are the most advanced regarding the varieties we've released, with good yield potential. We saw a difference this year for the first time, with good yields. Considering this and the potential for increased area, peas have an interesting future in Argentina.
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