What it is coneat?

The scale is based on a reference index of 100, which represents the national average productivity. In general terms, soil groups with values above 100 have greater productive potential, while those with lower values indicate comparatively lower productive capacity. This provides an objective basis for comparing different rural properties and serves as a common reference within Uruguay’s rural land market.

However, the CONEAT Index does not, by itself, determine the economic or market value of a property, nor should it be interpreted as an absolute measure of land quality. Factors such as water availability, infrastructure, location, access to services, improvements, and the intended productive use of the land can be equally important when assessing an investment.

Likewise, the index does not necessarily reflect the potential of the land for every agricultural activity. Although it was originally designed around livestock productivity, many production systems achieve excellent results on soils with relatively low CONEAT values. This is the case with forestry, rice production, viticulture, and other specialized activities, whose suitability depends on specific soil characteristics rather than exclusively on the CONEAT Index.