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This curious novel that began with the first export of tomatoes from Paraguay, for a total of 60 tons destined for the province of Córdoba, and that continued with the shipment of the first 60 tons of carrots, now reaches its third chapter with the onion. And days ago, the sale of almost 30 tons of this vegetable to the local internal market was completed. Now, yes, the salad is complete. As occurred in the previous cases, the authorities of that country celebrated the news and highlighted the quality of the marketed product. “I am sure that any final consumer will love it,” said Pastor Soria, head of the National Service of Quality and Health of Plants and Seeds (Senave) of Paraguay. “We are proud, Argentina will now consume quality onions,” said Carlos Giménez, Minister of Agriculture and Livestock (MAG) of that country, omitting the fact that Argentina has a robust production of this product.

According to the information shared by WPTC members during their meeting in Paris at SIAL on 21 October, the volume of tomatoes that have been processed globally in 2024 is estimated at 45.7 million tonnes. Although it represents a reduction of more than 1,5 million tonnes compared to the pre-season forecast, it establishes a new record level. The first indications are for stable or reduced production in most countries in 2025.

Although at times it seemed to have been forgotten, rapeseed cultivation continues to be strong in different regions of the country, and various research programs are promoting its positioning. One of them is the genetic improvement program led by INTA Paraná, which pursues excellence in the quality of the seed that is marketed. This was reported by Lucrecia Gieco, a researcher at the Paraná Agricultural Experimental Station (EEA Paraná), who pointed out, in conversation with Bichos de Campo, that the current cultivars, both hybrids and pure lines, are highly competitive due to their ability to adapt to the different environments of Argentina and other countries.