URUGUAY'S DESTRUCTIVE PLANTATION MODEL

Uruguay has been earmarked for dramatic expansion of its tree plantations. Such a move will have tremendous implications for the traditional gaucho lifestyle, rural livelihoods, the environment and biodiversity.

Uruguay has been earmarked for dramatic expansion of its tree plantations. Such a move will have tremendous implications for the traditional gaucho lifestyle, rural livelihoods, the environment and biodiversity.

POTATO: A FRAGILE GIFT FROM THE ANDES

Commercial and traditional farmers in the South are being encouraged to plant modern' potato varieties with a narrow genetic base and high chemical dependence to serve growing domestic and export markets.

Commercial and traditional farmers in the South are being encouraged to plant modern' potato varieties with a narrow genetic base and high chemical dependence to serve growing domestic and export markets.