Agriculture is the main source of industry in the western part of the department.
The main agricultural products are flax, sunflower, wheat, maize, grains, grapes, amongst others.
The eastern half of the department has many pastures for the grazing of sheep and cattle which are an important contributor to the economy of the department.
The main industries are again based around agro-industry the most prominent being wineries and dairies.
The department also has a fluvial port located in Fray Bentos.

Tourism is becoming popular in the department especially in the thermal spas around the area of Las Cañas.
Agriculture is the main source of industry in the western part of the department. The main agricultural products are flax, sunflower, wheat, maize, grains, grapes, amongst others. The eastern half of the department has many pastures for the grazing of sheep and cattle which are an important contributor to the economy of the department. The main industries are again based around agro-industry the most prominent being wineries and dairies. The department also has a fluvial port located in Fray Bentos.
Tourism is becoming popular in the department especially in the thermal spas around the area of Las Cañas.
Río Negro Department