Uruguay has extended its agricultural emergency to year-end due to persistent drought. Agriculture Minister Fernando Mattos said rainfall is getting back to normal. However, many regions still struggle with water scarcity or excess. Mattos noted that forecasts predict more rain in late 2023 because of El Niño. He added that ending the emergency now would […]
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