Farmers grow 3,000 hectares of poison-free rice in Argentina

Over 600 families in Argentina are now growing 3,000 hectares of rice using agroecological methods.

They produced 14,000 tons of rice without using pesticides or other poisons. Individuals, the government, and international buyers are all purchasing the rice. Producers believe agroecology focuses on creating healthy food, protecting the environment, and caring for both those who grow and those who eat the food. This cooperative effort represents a new approach to agricultural production in the region.

The initiative relies on land, collective work, and organization to succeed. The farmers are demonstrating the potential of small-scale, peasant-led production.