Dynamics and transformations in the intensive productions of the AMBA South in the framework of the Covid-19 pandemic

Abstract

This work seeks to analyze the transformations that have occurred in the production of vegetables and flowers in the periurban area south of Buenos Aires since the outbreak of the Covid 19 pandemic. A qualitative methodology was used, with 16 in-depth interviews with key informants (producers, private technicians and public bodies, commercial agents). The results show a high resilience of the productive systems in this territory. The horticultural activity continued with the production process, despite the restrictions, supplying fresh products to a constant demand, accompanied by good prices, with relative improvements in the production units. On the other hand, flower production is hampered by a decrease in demand, with the exception of maceta plants. A process of adaptation of the production and commercial processes of the production units is observed in the context of restriction implemented in the pandemic. These modifications do not correspond to profound transformations, but rather to discreet changes in tune with processes that have taken place in the territory.