Abstract
This chapter describes the history and current status of conservation agriculture (CA) in Argentina. Results are presented of research on the effects of CA on (i) soil quality (physical, chemical and biological), (ii) carbon sequestration, (iii) production levels and yields under different managements, (iv) water runoff, infiltration, soil water content; soil conservation, (v) climate change mitigation and adaptation, and (vi) biodiversity. The economic profitability of CA is also described. Several challenges that hinder the spread of CA in Argentina are elaborated.