Stories of Argentinean Producers: Wheat in Trenque Lauquen
An organic agricultural experience in the heart of the cereal grower of Buenos Aires
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The Heart of Wheat
Trenque Lauquen, in the east of the province of Buenos Aires, is one of the most important locations for Argentinian agricultural tradition, with deep links to the countryside in general and wheat production in particular.
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In a context of varied social actors related to agriculture, Gonzalo shares about the process of producing organically. With his partner Noelia, he founded the farm "El Paraíso", where they cultivate wheat caring for the soil and looking to produce healthier foods.
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Productores, Trenque Lauquen: trigoGustar
Pan (2021-02-05/2021-02-05) by Edgardo ReinaGustar
Wheat is a key cereal in Argentinian agriculture. The country produces around 6.6 million tons (6 million metric tons) each year. Organic production has not reached these numbers, but thanks to alternate methods, it achieves unexpected targets compared to industrially grown wheats.
Pan (2021-02-05/2021-02-05) by Juan Pablo LanciottiGustar
Pan (2021-02-05/2021-02-05) by Juan Pablo LanciottiGustar
Baked goods made with organic wheat offer great results, with moist breads that keep better and preparations that absorb more water.
Pan (2021-02-05/2021-02-05) by Juan Pablo LanciottiGustar
This is according to some gourmet bakers in the region—satisfied customers of the El paraíso farm.
Pan (2021-02-05/2021-02-05) by Edgardo ReinaGustar
Gonzalo talks about the challenges and lessons of organic production, the uncertainty of rain showers, and lost crops, but he is still determined to produce healthy food with a high nutritional value and with as little processing as possible.
Pan (2021-02-05/2021-02-05) by Juan Pablo LanciottiGustar
Video: CONTAR, public platform for audiovisual content, National Secretariat for Media and Public Communication. www.cont.ar/Editor: Diego Marinelli/Text: Juan Marinelli
