Uruguay’s greatest natural resource is its fertile agricultural land, which underpins its extensive farming systems for both crops and livestock. This land/resource base supports pasture-based cattle and sheep production across large areas, making agriculture central to the economy and export strength.

Key points

• The country has vast natural grasslands and irrigated or rainfall-fed pastures that enable high Stock/land ratios and productive grazing systems.

• Cattle farming dominates land use, with pasture-based systems that utilize native or cultivated grasses, contributing to Uruguay’s reputation as a leading beef producer.

• Uruguayan land and climate enable sustained productivity, with reports highlighting a large share of productive land allocated to agriculture and pasture, supporting both food security and exports.

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