VOICED: Soy fever drives deforestation in Argentina

The video discusses the rapid increase in soy production, driven by genetically modified seeds, leading to significant deforestation in Argentina. This has resulted in economic benefits but also severe social impacts, particularly on rural farmers and indigenous communities who are losing their lands. Despite legal efforts to protect forests, global demand for soy continues to drive deforestation, with much of the harvest exported to China, Europe, and India.

What has been a major factor in the increase of soy production over the past two decades?

• Introduction of organic farming

• Decrease in global demand

• Use of genetically modified seeds

• Expansion of urban areas

How has the increase in soy production affected Argentina's rural farmers?

• It has provided them with more land

• It has led to the loss of their lands

• It has improved their traditional way of life

• It has increased their access to urban markets

What is the main reason for the displacement of families in the Chaco province?

• Government policies

• Natural disasters

• Urban development

• Expansion of soy fields

What action did Argentina take in 2007 to address deforestation?

• Increased taxes on soy exports

• Promoted urbanization

• Ratified a law to protect virgin forests

• Banned all soy production

Where is a significant portion of Argentina's soy harvest exported?

• South Africa

• China, Europe, and India

• North America

• Australia