Argentina — Historical Events Description

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Argentina
Event
Establishment of the National Program for Rural Mechanization
Category
Economic
Date
1944-10-23
Country
Argentina
Description

Argentina established the National Program for Rural Mechanization on 23 October 1944. The program promoted the adoption of tractors, harvesters, and other machinery to improve agricultural productivity. Demonstration campaigns taught farmers how to operate and maintain modern equipment. The initiative helped reduce manual labor demands and supported rural industrialization. Provinces partnered with the program to expand access to machinery. Its founding accelerated agricultural modernization.