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Briefing: Ancient DNA reveals a farming shift that pushed a society to the brink

Strategic angle: A new study uncovers the origins of farming in Argentina's Uspallata Valley, highlighting a significant shift in local agricultural practices.

Editorial StaffMarch 22, 20261 min read

Farming was adopted by local hunter-gatherers in Uspallata Valley.

The introduction of maize-heavy farming led to societal stress.

A migration of farmers into the region occurred centuries later.