Argentina no-till farming coverage drops to 80.6%

The use of no-till farming in Argentina has declined to 80.6% of surveyed agricultural land for the 2025/26 campaign, according to a study by the Pest Management Network of Aapresid. This represents a two-percentage-point drop from the 82.6% recorded in the previous cycle.

This decline follows a gradual downward trend from a peak of 93% in the 2017/18 season. While the current rate remains significantly higher than the global average, experts warn that the shift toward conventional tillage increases the risk of soil erosion.

Key factors cited for the return to traditional plowing include weed management, restrictions on the use of phytosanitary products, soil compaction, and land rental schemes. The impact varies by region: provinces such as San Luis, Buenos Aires, La Pampa, and Chaco reported the largest decreases, while Entre Ríos, Santiago del Estero, and Santa Fe saw increases in no-till adoption.