Title:	From traditionally extensive to sustainably intensive: a review on the path to a sustainable and inclusive beef farming in Brazil
Authors:	PEREIRA, M. de A. BUNGENSTAB, D. J. EUCLIDES, V. P. B. MALAFAIA, G. C. BISCOLA, P. H. N. MENEZES, G. R. de O. ABREU, U. G. P. de LAURA, V. A. NOGUEIRA, E. MAURO, R. de A. SILVA, M. P. da NICACIO, A. C. ALMEIDA, R. G. de GOMES, R. da C. SILVA, J. C. B. SOUZA, V. F. de
Affiliation:	MARIANA DE ARAGAO PEREIRA, CNPGC; DAVI JOSE BUNGENSTAB, CNPGC; VALERIA PACHECO BATISTA EUCLIDES, CNPGC; GUILHERME CUNHA MALAFAIA, CNPGC; PAULO HENRIQUE NOGUEIRA BISCOLA, CNPGC; GILBERTO ROMEIRO DE OLIVEIRA MENEZE, CNPGC; URBANO GOMES PINTO DE ABREU, CPAP; VALDEMIR ANTONIO LAURA, CNPGC; ERIKLIS NOGUEIRA, CNPGC; RODINEY DE ARRUDA MAURO, CNPGC; MARTA PEREIRA DA SILVA, CNPGC; ALESSANDRA CORALLO NICACIO, CNPGC; ROBERTO GIOLO DE ALMEIDA, CNPGC; RODRIGO DA COSTA GOMES, CNPGC; JULIANA CORREA BORGES SILVA, CNPGC; VANESSA FELIPE DE SOUZA, CNPGC.
Date Issued:	2024
Citation:	Animals, v. 14, n. 16, 2024.
Pages:	16 p.
Description:	Brazil is the second largest beef producer and a leading exporter, contributing to some 3000 t CWE in global markets (27.7% of market share). The sector has experienced substantial development, but yields remain far below potential, and there are growing concerns regarding land use change and greenhouse gas emissions. The need for sustainable technologies, such as sound pasture management and integrated farming systems, is evident, but adoption may be low amongst farmers unable to keep up with technological advances. This article describes the historical developments of Brazilian beef farming towards sustainability and discusses possible socioenvironmental outcomes. We combined an extensive literature review, public data, and our own insights as senior researchers to achieve that. The trajectory shown here evidenced the technological intensification of Brazilian beef farming, with strong support of public policies for decarbonizing agriculture. Nonetheless, the pace of this transition may affect small to medium farmers with limited access to information, technologies, and credit. Our recommendations involve a broad program of technical assistance and training on sustainable technologies, including financial and digital literacy. A novel approach to financing farmers is suggested to support a sustainable and inclusive transition in beef farming in Brazil.
NAL Thesaurus:	Beef cattle Sustainable agricultural intensification Greenhouse gas emissions Pasture management Farming systems Public policy
DOI:	https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14162340
Type of Material:	Artigo de periódico
Access:	openAccess
Appears in Collections:	Artigo em periódico indexado (CNPGC)