Uruguay has started planting its new rice crop for the 2024/25 season in the north, specifically in the Department of Artigas, with plans to expand the planted area from 148,000 to 175,000 hectares. This decision is attributed to the high prices and productivity achieved in the previous years, outperforming other Mercosur countries. Influenced by a positive economic and productive outlook, along with hopes for favorable weather, rice farmers are encouraged to expand their cultivation, reflecting a positive sentiment within the industry.