"La intensificación sostenible (IS) es un proceso de mejora gradual de la eficiencia ecológica de los sistemas agropecuarios a través de la innovación, con el fin de propender a una mayor productividad y rentabilidad con menor impacto ambiental, al mantenimiento y/o mejora de los recursos naturales, reduciendo la dependencia de insumos externos y favoreciendo la equidad y la inclusión social".

Abstract:The ectoparasite Varroa destructor is the greatest biotic threat of honey bees Apis mellifera in vast regions of the world. Recently, the study of natural mite-resistant populations has gained much interest to understand the action of natural selection on the mechanisms that limit the mite population.In this study, the components of the A. mellifera?V.

Abstract: The ectoparasite Varroa destructor is the greatest biotic threat of honey bees Apis mellifera in vast regions of the world. Recently, the study of natural mite-resistant populations has gained much interest to understand the action of natural selection on the mechanisms that limit the mite population.In this study, the components of the A. mellifera?V.

The production of fine, super fine and ultrafine wool in Uruguay is a highly competitive alternative, that is developed mainly in mixed pastoral systems (cattle and sheep) whose forage base is the natural grasslands communities. The objective of this article is to analyze some farms as study cases, in order to determine the factors related to the production system that are affecting ecosystem integrity and also propose measures for improving management aspects.

The production of fine, super fine and ultrafine wool in Uruguay is a highly competitive alternative, that is developed mainly in mixed pastoral systems (cattle and sheep) whose forage base is the natural grasslands communities. The objective of this article is to analyze some farms as study cases, in order to determine the factors related to the production system that are affecting ecosystem integrity and also propose measures for improving management aspects.

Wild birds, strongly associated with vegetation structure of livestock farms, are often used as indicators of environmental health and sustainability. Our hypothesis is that grazing intensity is related to bird species through the effect of the former on vegetation structure. Here, we explored the relationship between birds and vegetation structure in open woodlands and savannahs, which characterize livestock farms in eastern Argentina and grasslands in Uruguay.

LEAP is a multi-stakeholder partnership including the private sector, governments and civil society. It addresses the need for a coordinated approach to developing clear guidelines for environmental performance assessment based on international best practices.

Livestock production in Uruguay involves the management of C4-species dominated natural grasslands, which cover almost 65% of the country's surface area. Almost 75% of the farms specialized in beef and wool production are family farms. The main objective in all farms was to increase productivity and income without affecting the environment and without increasing labour time. In all farms the redesign focused on increasing forage production (native grasslands) and stabilizing year-round availability (improved pastures) and increasing and stabilizing meat productivity.