Uruguay reaches 297,000 hectares with rapeseed, carinata and camelina

February 22, 2026 |

In Uruguay, El Telegrafo reported that the total area sown with rapeseed, carinata and camelina in Uruguay reached 297,000 hectares.

Rapeseed was the predominant crop, accounting for 85% of the area, followed by carinata with 12% and camelina with 3%. It was also noted that 40% of the area was sown with hybrid seeds.

The departments of Soriano and Río Negro led in sown area, each with 17% of the total, followed by Paysandú with 14%. Together, these three departments accounted for 48% of the national area. San José and Durazno also stood out, both with 9%, while the remaining departments accounted for 34% of the area.

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