Marcos Guigou: “Uruguay has shockingly high costs.”

Published Mar 22, 2025

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Agricultural engineer Marcos Guigou, director of ADP, expressed optimism about Uruguay's agricultural sector at Expoactiva 2025, with favorable weather conditions and promising yields for soybeans. Despite low prices, the abundant harvest could balance the situation. Logistical issues are not expected to arise, but high costs, largely due to competition from Brazil, Argentina, and the United States, are a concern. The livestock sector is also doing well, offsetting the low grain prices. However, the high cost of replacing livestock poses a challenge. The sector must continue to be efficient and competitive to overcome these challenges.

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The weather was favorable, and Expoactiva 2025 was in full swing. Amidst stands, machinery, and producers touring the grounds, agricultural engineer Marcos Guigou, director of ADP, shared his views on the current state of the agricultural sector and the outlook for the soybean harvest and livestock business. “The exhibition is very large, very beautiful, and fortunately the weather this year is spectacular. It has rained earlier, which is essential for the crops,” Guigou noted. Unlike last year, when rainfall coincided with the exhibition, this year's weather conditions were favorable for both the event and the production season. With the soybean harvest just a month away, the outlook is encouraging. “The yields look very good. It has rained spectacularly for soybeans, and when the weather provides opportunities, the system is prepared to capture them,” explained the ADP director. Despite relatively low prices, the abundance of quantities could offset the final equation. ...

Source: Agromeat