Evolución de la cadena frutícola del Alto Valle de Río Negro en las últimas décadas

Abstract

The Alto Valle del Río Negro is a region located north of Argentine Patagonia, on the upper banks of the Río Negro and lower banks of the Limay and Neuquén rivers. Its regular flow, fed by precipitation of water and snow, has made possible the development of a densely populated and under-exploited area over 20 km. In addition, the prevailing climate in the area is continental, temperate and dry with warm days and cool nights, ideal for fruit-horticultural production. Given these natural conditions, the area is characterized by its agriculture under irrigation of fruit trees, mainly pears and apples destined for commercialization or fresh export, being one of the main regional economies in Patagonia and perhaps the one that has received the most academic attention throughout its history.