In recent years, farmers have been affected by increased climatic variability, reflected in periods of excessive precipitation and flooding and more intensive and frequent drought. Uruguay has long been considered on the forefront of natural resource management and conservation,  particularly soils.

Uruguayan producers, supported by public policies and a relevant system of applied research have been using many CSA practices including direct seeding in agricultural and forage crops, utilization of natural grasslands as a primary resource for meat production, and rainwater harvesting for livestock.

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