Uruguay: a sustainable environment for sustainablebusiness – the experience of AGRISOMA

Inclusion

An inclusive country

Business environmentEconomic growth and macro-economic stability

Economic growth

Improvement in credit rating and investment grade

FDI in the region – Reinvestment of profits

Ease of doing business

Sustainable development: combining environment protection and global food security

Environmentally driven

Agriculture/Food production

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Year Soy production (1.000 ton)

2001 27,6

2006 667

2010 2000

2016 2700

Conclusion

The Carinata Experience:Canadian Agricultural Technology Deployed in Uruguay

Carinata is grown as a second crop in Uruguay to provide farmers with a new income source

Carinata produces a low carbon feedstock and a nutritious animal feed

Carinata is Canada’s only RSB certified sustainable crop

Collaboration and Partnership:LOI to expand Carinata activities

Carinata is grown during the winter months, without changing the production of food crops like soybean

Carinata reduces soil erosion, add organic matter back to the soil

Carinata provide a new and secure income source for farmers

Carinata is used to make low GHG fuels, benefiting the global environment

A Success Story for Canada, Carinata and Uruguay

Ease of doing business and modern agricultural infrastructure

Strong collaboration and support from government and industry partners

Experienced and knowledgeable farmers and work force

Shared values in environment and sustainability

Shared vision for the agricultural sector and sustainable development