To analyze the main issues addressed at the AAPRESID Congress, in addition to the importance of no-till farming for soil conservation and the need for clear rules for the agricultural sector, this media contacted the President of the Argentine Association of No-Till Producers (AAPRESID), Marcelo Torres.
“Since the beginning of the institution, the AAPRESID Congress has been characterized by being an interactive space Producers, consultants, science and technologies meet here“explained Marcelo Torres.
The disadvantages that the producers saw
He also recalled that the company was founded more than 35 years ago when a group of producers from the center of the country warned that “they had to do it.” produce differently because the loss they had in the ground, the Water erosion in this case, It was very importantIn this context, no-till farming proved to be an innovative response based on the combination of science, technology and real production.
In a global scenario marked by climate change and greater environmental demands, Torres highlighted the different role of Argentina’s production system. “When you think about climate change, this is one of the indicators that gets the most attention is the emission of greenhouse gases per ton of grain, meat and milk produced“, he remarked.
The rise of no-till farming in Argentine fields
In this context, he noted that Argentina has competitive advantages: “An agriculture in which no-till farming is widespread, today around 80%We were able to sow 90% of our agricultural area directly, So let’s ensure a low carbon footprintAs he explained, this is because “for the most part, we don’t.” We don’t do any tillage“, which prevents the oxidation of soil organic matter.
On the contrary, the interviewee emphasized that “a no-till field and a crop rotation field that remains green and vibrant for as long as possible, captures carbon through photosynthesis and introduces it into the soil through the roots“.
Although the penetration of no-till farming in Argentina remains high by international standards, he warned that the main deficit is the lack of a sustainable strategy. “I believe that in Argentina What we need is predictability“, he explained and added: “Let it happen some basic points of agreementand that Argentina has a strategy that goes beyond governments.”
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