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ALFALFA industry in Argentina Daniel Basigalup Planting Area 3.7 millon ha 60% pure hay/milk 40% consociated beef production 2014/15 : 800,000 ha alfalfa hay 150,000 ha alfalfa silage Excellent environmental conditions for producing high quality alfalfa Updated technology (sophisticated machinery, weed and insect control practices) is available Great potential for rapid increase of planting area Quality differences between domestic and export markets Domestic market  Small bales 22 kg  Round bales 350-450 kg  Prismatic big bales 400 kg  Pellets and cubes  Quality on subjective criteria (color, presence of leaves, smell, etc.)  Mean quality: low to medium CP:16% (13-24%) NDF: 56% IVDMD: 58% (56-60%) Export market • Prismatic re-compacted bales (800 kg) High quality (CP: 16-20%, RFV: ≤180) • Cubes and pellets  Production under either rain fed or irrigated conditions  No dehydration plants in Argentina  Hay cured in the field Alfalfa distribution in Argentina and main hay production areas  Flood irrigation/pressurized system  Water quality good to very good/in some areas, salt content moderate to high Rain fed: Central-Eastern Córdoba -1 (30,000 ha/12-14 MT DM ha year-1/ 6 cuts) -1 -1 6-8 TM DM ha year /5 cuts (South) to 18-20 TM DM ha-1 year-1/