Argentina is the world leader in no-till farming

Direct seeding is practiced on more than 85% of Argentina’s farmland, bringing economic benefits to farmers and preserving soil health.

For the first time in its history, Argentina is hosting the major global agricultural machinery conference – Agrievolution Summit 2025 – featuring high-level presentations and international experts. The event, organized by CAFMA (the Argentine Chamber of Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers), takes place September 1–3 at the Marriott Hotel in Buenos Aires. During the panel discussion “Resource-Efficient Farming in Argentina: Experience and Practice,” Nicolás Bronzovich, president of the National Institute of Agricultural Technology (INTA), highlighted the institute’s role in advancing technology and innovation in cooperation with industry and producers, according to the official Government of Argentina portal.

According to Bronzovich, INTA has been the key driver of no-till farming in Argentina – a technology that has revolutionized field management in the country. He emphasized the importance of collaboration and research, noting that INTA closely cooperates with machinery manufacturers and environmental organizations to develop methods that improve the efficiency of Argentine agriculture.

Direct seeding has reduced the number of field passes, lowered fuel use, intensified crop rotations, increased and stabilized yields, and fostered crop-livestock integration. Bronzovich stressed that INTA’s participation was crucial in developing this method and partnering with organizations such as CAFMA. Researchers at the institute have created technological and genetic tools to boost agricultural productivity, including vegetable production using no-till methods and indicators to assess the environmental impact of farming practices. INTA also supports farmers with decision-making tools, such as apps for machinery calibration, and has contributed to technologies that raise farm efficiency.

Furthermore, under agreements with the National University of Rosario (UNR) and the National Institute of Technology (INTI), INTA is equipping seeders with sensors to study components, measure loads, and optimize machinery. Bronzovich also highlighted the digital agriculture program run jointly with other agency units and reminded that INTA helped establish the first agricultural drone network in Latin America.

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