WHY IS RICE PRODUCTIVITY IN URUGUAY GREATER THAN THE BRAZILIAN ONE?

Abstract

The rice sector in Brazil and Uruguay is compared. Uruguay has excellent results in rice cultivation and may be an example for Brazil. In fact, Brazil must invest better to improve rice production. Current study analyzes the relationship between the production factors in rice productivity in Brazil and Uruguay. Further, it also investigates guidelines and institutional incentives that enhance productivity in the rice sector in both countries by comparing them. Current descriptive study investigates two cross country comparative cases. Quality and quantity data were employed by simple linear regression. Results suggest that integrated policies in Uruguay and the use of technology are important factors for competitiveness. Money lent is not sufficient to improve yield in Brazil. The study shows several important weaknesses. Evidence sources are limited; data for one year were consulted; such factors as climate and water resources which highly effect rice cultivation have not been taken into account.