Challenges and Opportunities for Food and Nutrition Security in the Americas. The View of the Academies of Science (30-51)

Abstract

Argentina is a country with a vast area and range of climates, coupled with a wealth of natural resources, including products created by agricultural activity. It is a major food producer and worldwide exporter. This chapter describes the main features that make Argentina a key food producer. It reviews its current demographic status and future trends and describes the state of its population’s food and nutrition security. It also details the institutional environment in which research is conducted in this field, outlining its strengths and weaknesses.