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Argentina Drought Solution

Each week estimates for Argentina’s crop output decline as this season’s drought takes its toll. Some say it is the worst drought in 60 years, others say it is in 100 years. The most significant drought most recent to this one occurred in 2017/18. It is evident that in the central-western part of the country that is more arid and is used to grow grapes has suffered from shortfalls in rain for a decade or more. Over the past decade, the area harvested for grapes has steadily declined by 4.5 percent, and output has been volatile and has remained below its peak in 2013. Tree rings indicate hydroclimatic events have increased since mid-20th century. Given the importance of agricultural exports like soybeans/products, wheat, corn, a...

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