Uruguay Rice Production Hits Third-Highest Level Despite Reduced Planting Area

Uruguay’s rice sector continues to demonstrate exceptional productivity, recording the third-highest production in its history during the 2025/26 season, despite a significant reduction in planted area. According to the latest data from the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP), total rice planting fell to 165,554 hectares, down 9.5% from the previous season’s 183,000 hectares. […]