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Argentina's Alfalfa Exports Surge 92%, Exceeding 90,000 Tons Shipped

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Argentina's alfalfa exports surged by 92% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the previous year.
  • Over 93,000 tons of forage, meal, and pellets were exported, with projections exceeding 190,000 tons for the year.
  • Key export markets include Brazil and the Middle East, with the crop also valued for its soil-enriching properties.

Argentina's agricultural sector is celebrating a remarkable success story with its alfalfa exports experiencing an explosive 92% growth in the first quarter of 2026. This significant increase, building on a three-year trend of expansion, underscores the growing global demand for Argentine forage products and highlights the nation's strength in agricultural production.

The growth of forage exports sustains an upward trend observed in the last three years.

· Official statementHighlighting the consistent expansion of Argentina's alfalfa export market.

Data from the Secretariat of Agriculture reveals that between January and March, Argentina exported an impressive 93,974 tons of alfalfa forage, meal, and pellets. This performance far surpasses the 48,773 tons recorded in the same period of 2025. Officials are optimistic, projecting that exports for the entire year could exceed 190,000 tons, generating over US$75 million in foreign currency.

This export boom is not only a quantitative success but also a qualitative one. While the domestic market remains the primary consumer of alfalfa for animal feed, Argentine producers have successfully penetrated more demanding international markets. Brazil and neighboring countries remain key destinations due to logistical advantages, but the expansion into markets in the Middle East, such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, is particularly noteworthy. This demonstrates the Argentine sector's capability to meet stringent international quality standards.

The presence of markets in the Middle East, such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, demonstrates the sector's ability to penetrate destinations with higher demands and forage needs.

· Official statementEmphasizing the successful entry into sophisticated international markets.

Beyond its commercial success, alfalfa holds significant agronomic importance. As a perennial crop, it plays a vital role in improving soil health through its deep root system and nitrogen-fixing capabilities. This dual benefit—economic prosperity and environmental contribution—positions alfalfa as a key crop for diversifying Argentina's agricultural output and reinforcing its global competitiveness in the agribusiness arena.

Alfalfa is a key input for diversifying agricultural production.

· Official statementUnderscoring the crop's strategic importance for Argentina's agricultural sector.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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