Argentina Argentina approved Roundup Ready soy in 1996. Between 1996 and 2008 soy production grew from 14 million acres to 42 million acres. The growth was driven by Argentine investors' interest in export markets.The Soy Republic of Argentina. Towardfreedom.com (September 2, 2009). The consolidation led to a decrease in production of many staples such as milk, rice, maize, potatoes and lentils. As of 2004, about 150,000 small farmers had left the countryside; as of 2009, 50% in the Chaco region.GM soya 'miracle' turns sour in Argentina. The Guardian (April 16, 2004).Carlos Reboratti (2010) "A sea of soybean: Consequences of the new agriculture in Argentina (Un mar de soja: La nueva agricultura en Argentina y sus consecuencias)". Norte Grande Geography Journal Revista de geografía Norte Grande 45: 63–76.
Argentina Argentina approved Roundup Ready soy in 1996. Between 1996 and 2008 soy production grew from 14 million acres to 42 million acres. The growth was driven by Argentine investors' interest in export markets.The Soy Republic of Argentina. Towardfreedom.com (September 2, 2009). The consolidation led to a decrease in production of many staples such as milk, rice, maize, potatoes and lentils. As of 2004, about 150,000 small farmers had left the countryside; as of 2009, 50% in the Chaco region.GM soya 'miracle' turns sour in Argentina. The Guardian (April 16, 2004).Carlos Reboratti (2010) "A sea of soybean: Consequences of the new agriculture in Argentina (Un mar de soja: La nueva agricultura en Argentina y sus consecuencias)". Norte Grande Geography Journal Revista de geografía Norte Grande 45: 63–76.