Uruguay at the World Food Forum and World Food Day 2025

01/12/2025

On 16 October 2025, Uruguay took part in the international World Food Day ceremony and in the World Food Forum held at FAO headquarters in Rome, marking the Organization’s 80th anniversary and reaffirming its commitment to the right to food and the sustainable transformation of agrifood systems.

Towards the sustainability of food systems in Uruguay

30/07/2025

The workshop “Towards the Sustainability of Food Systems in Uruguay” brought together more than 50 experts from government institutions, academia, civil society and United Nations, who exchanged perspectives on the opportunities and challenges to advance the sustainable transformation of the country’s agrifood system.

International Day of Cooperatives 2025 – FAO in Uruguay

05/07/2025

On the 2025 International Day of Cooperatives, FAO in Uruguay organized the dialogue “Cooperatives and the Transformation of the Agrifood System in Uruguay.” This provided a valuable exchange on the role of cooperatives in the sustainable transformation of the agrifood system.

Agricultural cooperatives in Uruguay

05/07/2025

Cooperatives—especially agricultural or rural ones—play a key role in the food chain, as they foster governance, territorial development, and the sustainable transformation of agrifood systems. We share the testimonies of four Uruguayan cooperative members on their experiences and learnings from being part of a cooperative.

Uruguay’s Minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries congratulates FAO on its 80th anniversary

03/04/2025

On the occasion of FAO’s 80th anniversary, Uruguay’s Minister of Livestock, Agriculture and Fisheries, Alfredo Fratti, congratulated the Organization for its contribution to agriculture and food security. He highlighted FAO’s support for family farming and the vision promoted by CAF to strengthen this key sector.

World Food Day 2024 – FAO in Uruguay

16/10/2024

On October 16, 2024, FAO in Uruguay commemorated World Food Day. Authorities and institutional representatives from across the country came together to reflect on the opportunities and challenges of Uruguay’s food system.