Argentina’s Record Bean Production Driven by Tech & Climate

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Abstract
Bean production (worldwide)
Bean production (latest year, world wide)
Bean production (continent)
Bean production (latest year, continental)
Main data
Reference

Abstract

Argentina’s record bean production in 2022 is due to the country’s improved agricultural technology and suitable climatic conditions. Bean production is centered in South America, with Brazil and the United States being major producers. These countries maintain high yields thanks to favorable climatic conditions, soil and advanced agricultural techniques. On the other hand, in some parts of Africa and Asia, climate change and a lack of agricultural infrastructure are affecting crop yields, making improving yields a challenge. Overall, bean production is heavily dependent on technological innovation and climate adaptation for yield, and more efficient agricultural methods will be required in the future.

Bean production (worldwide)

Looking at bean production data from 1961 to 2022, Portugal’s figure of 17.4t/ha recorded in 2011 stands out in particular. This peak reflected the maturity of Portugal’s agricultural techniques and optimal climatic conditions, and is a testament to the achievements of the time. However, Portugal’s current bean production is just 2.99% of its peak level, showing a significant decline in production. Bean production has fluctuated from region to region over the past few decades, with agricultural techniques and the effects of climate change being major factors. While technological innovations have helped stabilise yields in some countries, soil degradation and climate change are reducing yields in other regions. The Portuguese example shows that agricultural sustainability and technological advances have a direct impact on yields. Furthermore, overall trends clearly show that adaptation to climate change and continuous improvement of agricultural techniques are necessary to maintain stable production.

The maximum is 4.4Mt[1962] of China, and the current value is about 38.9%

Bean production (latest year, world wide)

Data for 2022 shows that Guyana recorded the highest bean production at 10.6t/ha. This high yield reflects Guyana’s unique climatic conditions and improved agricultural techniques. The world average bean yield is 2.41 t/ha and Guyana’s yield is well above this average. Overall total yield was 157t/ha, which represents international productivity, but with marked regional yield differences. A trend thus far has been that bean production volumes have shown large regional variations. Differences in climate and soil, as well as advances in agricultural technology, have a major impact on yields. High yields are easier to achieve in areas with optimal climatic conditions, particularly Guyana, while other regions require technological innovation and adaptation to climate change. Overall, bean production depends on technological and environmental factors, and efforts need to take these factors into account to achieve sustainable production.

The maximum is 1.71Mt of China, the average is 89kt, and the total is 6.14Mt

Bean production (continent)

Data for 2022 shows that bean yields were the highest in Europe at 3.69t/ha. This shows that Europe has high technological capabilities and suitable climatic conditions for bean production. Historical trends show that bean production varies greatly by region, with advances in agricultural techniques and improved varieties contributing to higher yields, particularly in Europe. Previously, parts of South and North America boasted high yields, but in recent years, technological innovations and agricultural policies have helped Europe to establish itself as a leader. Major factors behind this include the introduction of precision agriculture technology and efficient resource management. Overall, bean production is often influenced by regional technological advances and climatic changes, with regions with advanced agricultural techniques, such as Europe, maintaining high yields. These technological innovations and adaptations will be key factors in realizing sustainable production in the future.

The maximum is 4.51Mt[1962] of Asia, and the current value is about 39.6%

Bean production (latest year, continental)

Data for 2022 shows that Europe recorded the highest bean production with 2.96t/ha. This demonstrates Europe’s high technological level and suitable climatic conditions, underlining its leadership in bean production. The world average bean yield is 2.02 t/ha, with Europe exceeding this figure, although regional variations still exist. Overall total yield was 12.1t/ha, reflecting the total scale of international bean production. Historically, bean production has been influenced by technological innovations and agricultural policies, particularly in Europe, which have led to more efficient farming practices. Europe’s high yields are the result of precision agriculture and the introduction of improved varieties, and it is hoped that other regions will also see increased yields by adopting these techniques. Overall, bean production is affected by different techniques and climatic conditions in different regions, so innovation and adaptation to local conditions is key to achieving sustainable production.

The maximum is 1.93Mt of Europe, the average is 1.02Mt, and the total is 6.14Mt

Main data

Production(Beans, Production volume) [Mt]
	World	High-income countries	Upper-middle-income countries	Europe	Asia	Eastern Asia	China	Net Food Importing Developing Countries	Africa	Low Income Food Deficit Countries
2022	6.14	2.57	1.94	1.93	1.79	1.71	1.71	1.61	1.55	1.35
2021	6.01	2.33	1.94	1.85	1.79	1.71	1.71	1.7	1.64	1.32
2020	5.7	2.12	1.94	1.84	1.79	1.7	1.7	1.58	1.53	1.3
2019	5.36	1.81	1.96	1.61	1.81	1.73	1.73	1.54	1.49	1.22
2018	5.56	1.81	2.04	1.43	1.9	1.81	1.81	1.65	1.6	1.26
2017	5.68	2.1	2.02	1.64	1.9	1.8	1.8	1.5	1.45	1.13
2016	5.07	1.88	1.85	1.47	1.72	1.63	1.63	1.31	1.25	1.05
2015	4.65	1.57	1.73	1.3	1.59	1.5	1.5	1.32	1.26	1.02
2014	4.46	1.35	1.66	1.03	1.53	1.43	1.43	1.42	1.35	1.02
2013	4.5	1.15	1.69	0.83	1.55	1.46	1.46	1.64	1.58	1.21
2012	4.65	1.23	1.83	0.86	1.71	1.61	1.61	1.56	1.5	1.16
2011	4.6	1.23	1.95	0.98	1.83	1.73	1.73	1.38	1.33	0.93
2010	4.49	1.44	1.62	1.14	1.52	1.4	1.4	1.38	1.32	0.91
2009	4.36	1.09	1.88	0.9	1.76	1.65	1.65	1.34	1.29	0.78
2008	4.22	0.78	2.05	0.68	1.92	1.8	1.8	1.35	1.28	0.91
2007	4.02	0.74	1.86	0.62	1.73	1.62	1.62	1.38	1.32	0.91
2006	4.11	0.79	1.96	0.71	1.83	1.73	1.73	1.31	1.26	0.82
2005	4.46	1.08	2.23	0.78	2.11	2	2	1.11	1.06	0.69
2004	4.33	0.94	2.04	0.81	1.93	1.81	1.81	1.28	1.25	0.79
2003	4.55	0.97	2.36	0.72	2.26	2.14	2.14	1.16	1.13	0.66
2002	4.34	0.81	2.3	0.67	2.21	2.1	2.1	1.18	1.14	0.65
2001	4.16	0.82	2.15	0.49	2.04	1.95	1.95	1.15	1.11	0.59
2000	3.79	0.75	2.02	0.5	1.9	1.79	1.79	1.01	0.96	0.55
1999	3.57	0.69	1.98	0.48	1.9	1.78	1.78	0.86	0.82	0.42
1998	3.82	0.6	2.03	0.41	1.95	1.83	1.83	1.16	1.12	0.47
1997	3.43	0.56	1.74	0.42	1.65	1.52	1.52	1.1	1.06	0.48
1996	3.69	0.55	1.96	0.39	1.88	1.75	1.75	1.13	1.12	0.48
1995	3.62	0.6	2	0.48	1.92	1.79	1.79	0.98	0.95	0.5
1994	3.64	0.54	2.19	0.49	2.14	2	2	0.86	0.83	0.35
1993	3.54	0.64	1.95	0.52	1.9	1.75	1.75	0.9	0.88	0.38
1992	2.78	0.61	1.23	0.52	1.13	1	1	0.89	0.89	0.38
1991	3.36	0.61	1.52	0.57	1.38	1.25	1.25	1.18	1.17	0.43
1990	4.35	0.59	2.77	0.56	2.65	2.55	2.55	0.96	0.95	0.34
1989	4.22	0.86	2.34	0.8	2.2	2.1	2.1	1	0.99	0.33
1988	4.66	0.86	2.84	0.8	2.71	2.6	2.6	0.94	0.93	0.32
1987	4.24	0.9	2.44	0.83	2.31	2.2	2.2	0.87	0.87	0.36
1986	4.06	0.74	2.44	0.68	2.31	2.2	2.2	0.85	0.86	0.3
1985	4.03	0.6	2.51	0.59	2.29	2.2	2.2	0.9	0.9	0.33
1984	4.3	0.64	2.72	0.64	2.52	2.43	2.43	0.93	0.93	0.48
1983	4.18	0.5	2.55	0.51	2.4	2.3	2.3	1.12	1.12	0.64
1982	4.3	0.47	2.89	0.49	2.69	2.6	2.6	0.93	0.92	0.52
1981	4.07	0.49	2.74	0.53	2.59	2.5	2.5	0.83	0.83	0.52
1980	4.49	0.53	3.02	0.59	2.78	2.7	2.7	0.92	0.93	0.54
1979	4.48	0.53	3.02	0.59	2.78	2.7	2.7	0.91	0.91	0.46
1978	4.29	0.54	2.95	0.64	2.69	2.6	2.6	0.78	0.79	0.33
1977	3.96	0.43	2.72	0.52	2.48	2.4	2.4	0.78	0.79	0.37
1976	4.13	0.49	2.76	0.51	2.58	2.5	2.5	0.84	0.86	0.29
1975	4.24	0.66	2.72	0.73	2.48	2.4	2.4	0.83	0.85	0.32
1974	4.26	0.63	2.67	0.65	2.49	2.4	2.4	0.96	0.96	0.32
1973	4.24	0.61	2.76	0.61	2.58	2.5	2.5	0.87	0.87	0.35
1972	4.45	0.7	2.69	0.71	2.48	2.4	2.4	1.05	1.04	0.37
1971	4.47	0.71	2.87	0.71	2.68	2.61	2.6	0.88	0.88	0.34
1970	4.52	0.76	2.93	0.76	2.78	2.71	2.7	0.83	0.82	0.32
1969	4.26	0.81	2.64	0.81	2.48	2.41	2.4	0.81	0.8	0.32
1968	4.3	0.74	2.75	0.74	2.59	2.51	2.5	0.8	0.79	0.31
1967	4.54	0.81	3.08	0.83	2.9	2.81	2.8	0.64	0.62	0.31
1966	4.64	0.76	3.05	0.77	2.89	2.82	2.8	0.81	0.8	0.3
1965	5.59	0.79	3.99	0.8	3.83	3.75	3.74	0.79	0.78	0.26
1964	5.56	0.76	3.99	0.76	3.84	3.77	3.75	0.81	0.78	0.26
1963	5.31	0.88	3.76	0.9	3.59	3.51	3.5	0.67	0.65	0.24
1962	6.2	0.85	4.64	0.85	4.51	4.42	4.4	0.71	0.68	0.24
1961	4.84	0.75	3.62	0.75	3.5	3.42	3.4	0.47	0.45	0.22