Mendoza expands hydroponics to 18,650 sqm amid water scarcity

Mendoza province, Argentina's third-largest hydroponics producer, is expanding soil-less cultivation to 18,650 square meters, driven by chronic water scarcity and the need for extreme water optimization. This marks a structural shift in regional agriculture toward resource-efficient methods, though the pace and scale of adoption remain uncertain. The development signals a strategic adaptation to climate-driven water stress in a key agricultural region.