In recent days, Panorama Agropecuario, Punto de Equilibrio (Carve Radio), and Revista Verde interviewed our managing partner, Diego Arrospide. He highlighted that Uruguay’s cattle industry is living “a very good moment, like few we have had before,” driven by firm prices, strong demand, and favorable weather conditions.
The current price ratio between feeder and fattened cattle (1.10 to 1.15) is better than the historical average of 1.20.
At the same time, input costs remain attractive: beef prices are high, while grain prices are relatively low. This combination creates excellent margins for rural producers.
According to Arrospide, “the main driver of the cattle chain this year has been feedlots.” Their strong activity benefits both feeders and breeders, encouraging pricing agreements with packers and backgrounders.
We invite you to listen to the complete interview, where Diego Arrospide shares his perspective on the current situation of cattle ranching in Uruguay:
At Escritorio Arrospide, we advise rural producers and investors to make the most of this exceptional context. As livestock consignors, we see new opportunities in cattle ranching and land investment.
Although there has been a slight delay in planting after an excellent autumn, feed resources are expected to be well utilized. This should sustain high beef production at firm prices, driven by both domestic demand and feedlot dynamics.
Large volumes of beef will be produced at very good prices. Strong domestic demand, combined with the clear signals coming from feedlots, confirms the sector’s dynamism.
Uruguay’s farmland market remains strong, with stable land values and increasing demand from both local and international investors.
Our office receives ongoing requests for:
Cattle replacement planning
Feed cost analysis
Rural real estate opportunities
Leasing operations
In most cases, demand exceeds supply, which confirms the attractiveness of farmland as an agribusiness investment.
Source: Punto de Equilibrio (Carve) and Revista Verde. Complete interview with Diego Arrospide.
