Preferences for Sustainable Production Practices in Extensive Livestock Systems in Uruguay

Santiago Guerrero, Laure Kuhfuss (), José Ignacio Rivero-Wildemauwe, Patricia Correa, Miguel Carriquiry, Francisco Rosas and José Velazco
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Santiago Guerrero: UCU - Universidad Católica del Uruguay [Montevideo, Uruguay]
Laure Kuhfuss: SMART - Structures et Marché Agricoles, Ressources et Territoires - INRAE - Institut National de Recherche pour l’Agriculture, l’Alimentation et l’Environnement - Institut Agro Rennes Angers - Institut Agro - Institut national d'enseignement supérieur pour l'agriculture, l'alimentation et l'environnement, James Hutton Inst, Dundee DD2 5DA, Scotland - Partenaires INRAE
José Ignacio Rivero-Wildemauwe: Catholic University of Uruguay
Patricia Correa: UCU - Universidad Católica del Uruguay [Montevideo, Uruguay]
Miguel Carriquiry: UDELAR - Universidad de la República de Uruguay = University of the Republic of Uruguay [Montevideo]
Francisco Rosas: Universidad ORT Uruguay - Universidad ORT Uruguay
José Velazco: UCU - Universidad Católica del Uruguay [Montevideo, Uruguay]

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Abstract: We use a discrete choice experiment along with behavioral measures of risk and time preferences to analyze the preferences of Uruguayan cattle producers for three types of sustainable livestock practices: improved grazing systems, sustainable livestock management, and silvopastoral approaches. The results indicate that, on average, producers favor sustainable intensification, are indifferent to improved grazing practices, and require monetary compensation to adopt silvopastoral systems. A latent class model reveals significant preference heterogeneity, identifying two distinct producer profiles: one inclined to adopt the proposed practices and another that requires stronger incentives. These findings underscore the importance of designing differentiated policy instruments tailored to the characteristics and motivations of diverse producer types.

Date: 2026-04-26
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Published in Journal of Agricultural Economics, 2026, ⟨10.1111/1477-9552.70045⟩

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DOI: 10.1111/1477-9552.70045

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