Biofertilization: Intensive and extensive harvest experiences in Chaco

Abstract

Rural Extension fosters innovation which is an important tool for solving problems associated with rural producers' needs, for the loss of natural and social capital and for the lack of productive structure diversification. In this work, actions were articulated among AgroTechnical Institute, Directorate of Agriculture, Chaco Directorate of Rural Soil and Water, Institute of Rural Development and Small-size Family Producers (IDRAF) and Chaco Directorate of Territory Support and Agencies. To achieve the aim, participatory methodology was selected. Three major decisions were made as regards place, participants and working method. Biofertilization technology is an efficient alternative in sustainable production, achieving important results as a plant growth promoter and in soil phytopathogens control. The producers were open-minded and determined to implement this technology at the time of carrying out inoculation and different measurements. None of them had previously applied biofertilizers, so training and working cooperatively between producers and technicians was important. It is crucial to continue researching in the field of biofertilizers in different local crops as biological products are influenced by environmental conditions. Socializing about biofertilization and products that are currently on the market is one of the aims shared by the different institutions that work in Chaco.