ABSTRACT.- The intensification of activities in the Santa Lucia River basin in Uruguay has resulted in an increase in the concentration of nutrients in surface waters with the consequent acceleration of the eutrophication. Dairy production, of great relevance in the area, needs to increase production to ensure the economic viability of the activity. In this context, it is necessary to find solutions that address trade-offs between productivity and polluting potential.

Current sustainability challenges of production systems require comprehensive answers with a multidimensional approach. The objective of this study is to select indicators that allow quantifying the productive-economic, social, and environmental evolution of dairy systems transitioning towards agroecology through a co-innovation approach.

RESUMEN.- En los últimos años, la apicultura en Uruguay se enfrenta con bajos rendimientos de producción de miel y pérdidas anuales de colonias que pueden alcanzar el 30%, estando los problemas sanitarios involucrados en buena parte de esta situación.