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En la actualidad, la producción ganadera enfrenta retos de sostenibilidad y bienestar animal, lo que ha impulsado la búsqueda de enfoques más naturales para el manejo de los animales. En este contexto, la naturopatía animal ha comenzado a ser una alternativa interesante para el cuidado de los bovinos, tanto de carne como lecheros. Este enfoque utiliza métodos naturales como la fitoterapia, la homeopatía, la acupuntura y una adecuada nutrición para mejorar la salud de los animales, reducir el uso de medicamentos químicos y potenciar la calidad de los productos derivados, como la carne y la leche. Un enfoque holístico para…

La Dirección General Forestal del Ministerio de Ganadería, Agricultura y Pesca (MGAP) de Uruguay ha dado un paso decisivo en la modernización de los trámites relacionados con los bosques nativos del país. Con el fin de hacer más eficientes y transparentes los procesos de registro y autorización en el ámbito forestal, se han establecido nuevos requisitos e instructivos digitales que permitirán la gestión integral de la información forestal. Esta iniciativa forma parte de una estrategia más amplia del gobierno uruguayo para avanzar en el ámbito de la digitalización y el Gobierno Electrónico. Requisitos para el Registro de Bosque Nativo A…

On November 7, 2024, Montevideo was the venue for the XLI Specialized Meeting on Family Farming, a meeting that took place at the headquarters of CAF - Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean. Organized by the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP) and FAO, the event brought together experts from the region, officials and key rural stakeholders with the aim of strengthening support for small family farmers. A commitment to small producers At the inauguration of the event, the Minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries, Fernando Mattos, highlighted the...

Special report from Buenos Aires | Argentine pork sector exports have shown a remarkable growth in the first nine months of 2024, with an increase of 35.1% compared to the same period of the previous year. The growth noted is not only quantitative, but is also reflected in an increase of 48.6% in terms of FOB dollars, reaching a total volume of 11,359 tons, compared to 8,406 tons last year. This boom places the pork sector as a key part of the country's meat exports, accounting for 30% of the total. New markets and...

Opportunity for horticulturists and new companies | The General Directorate of the Farm (DIGEGRA) has announced the opening of a special registration period for the National Fruit and Vegetable Registry, which will run from October 28 to November 10, 2024. This period is specifically designed for watermelon and peanut producers, as well as for new companies wishing to join the sector. It is crucial that all producers who are not yet registered take advantage of this opportunity. Registration is an essential requirement for accessing the various benefits offered by the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries...

A precautionary measure that protects local production The Municipality of San José has reiterated the validity of a precautionary measure prohibiting mining exploration in the department, in response to a recent permit granted by the Dirección Nacional de Minería y Geología (DINAMIGE) to the company Perforaciones San José SRL. This situation has generated concern in the community, especially among local producers, who fear a negative impact on their agricultural and livestock activities. The official notice issued by the departmental government, to which our colleagues from Radio 41's ProCampo program had access, makes it clear that, according to...

Salto, Uruguay. More than 200 rural youth from all over the country gathered on September 28 in the city of Salto to participate in the 4th National Meeting of Rural Youth, an event designed to celebrate, make visible and strengthen the youth living in rural areas. The event, which took place at Plaza de Deportes Nº1, became a unique opportunity to share experiences, generate dialogues and reflect on the living conditions of rural youth. A space for visibility and recognition The National Meeting of Rural Youth has been, since its inception, a space for...

Expo San José, recognized as the most important dairy cattle exhibition in Uruguay, will celebrate its 80th edition from October 10-13, 2024. This event, which will be held at the Exhibition Grounds of the San José Rural Association (ARSJ), promises once again to be a vital meeting point for producers, consumers and lovers of the countryside. With an extensive program of activities ranging from livestock exhibitions to musical shows, the expo seeks to highlight the agricultural and cultural richness of the region. More than just an exhibition The organization has prepared...

On September 28, 2024, Salto will become the meeting point for rural youth in Uruguay with the celebration of the 4th National Rural Youth Meeting. Organized by the Honorary Commission of Rural Youth (CHJR) in the framework of Rural Youth Day, the main objective of this event is to make visible the realities of young people in rural areas and create a space for dialogue and reflection on their challenges and aspirations. Main objectives Celebrate and give recognition to youth on their day. To identify and celebrate the differences of rural youth. To generate spaces...

Agro-ecological initiative of the CANASTA Cooperative A few days ago, the CANASTA Cooperative (acronym of Centro Alternativo de Abastecimiento Soberano Terapéutico Agroecológico) de Responsabilidad Limitada held a significant training activity within the framework of the Transformadoras project, promoted by the Ministry of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries (MGAP) and the Instituto Plan Agropecuario (Plan Agropecuario Institute). The purpose of the call for proposals is to support women's groups in the development of transformative initiatives by means of an economic subsidy. In its second edition, the project has brought together women from different departments to promote egg production in rural areas of Uruguay. Training and collaboration in key...