Drought in Argentina’s agricultural heartland
The city of Rosario, located in Santa Fe Province, lies at the centre of the core agricultural region of Argentina, one of the most productive farming areas in South America. The landscape surrounding the city is dominated by extensive soybean and maize fields and plays a central role in grain exports from the country, contributing significantly to global food supply.
However, prolonged drought and unusually high temperatures have placed considerable pressure on these crops, reducing soil moisture and threatening agricultural productivity across thousands of hectares.
This comparison of Copernicus Sentinel-2 images, acquired on 11 March 2025 (image on the left) and 1 March 2026 (image on the right), shows the visible impact of drought around Rosario. Healthy vegetation appears in bright green, whereas stressed crops and dry soils appear in lighter tones of brown and pale green.
Copernicus Sentinel satellite data enable continuous monitoring of crop conditions. These observations support the assessment of drought impacts, assist agricultural planning, and contribute to improved climate resilience.
