Brazilian agroforestry systems for cattle and sheep

Authors

  • Roberto G. de Almeida Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Embrapa Gado de Corte, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil.
  • Carlos Mauricio S. de Andrade Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Embrapa Acre, Rio Branco, AC, Brazil.
  • Domingos S.C. Paciullo Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Embrapa Gado de Leite, Juiz de Fora, MG, Brazil.
  • Paulo C.C. Fernandes Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Embrapa Amazônia Oriental, Belém, PA, Brazil.
  • Ana Clara R. Cavalcante Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Embrapa Caprinos e Ovinos, Sobral, CE, Brazil.
  • Rodrigo A. Barbosa Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Embrapa Gado de Corte, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil.
  • Cacilda B. do Valle Empresa Brasileira de Pesquisa Agropecuária, Embrapa Gado de Corte, Campo Grande, MS, Brazil.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17138/tgft(1)175-183
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Abstract

Agroforestry systems for animal husbandry in Brazil, including integrated crop-livestock-forest systems (ICLF), are very diverse, and present several technical, environmental and socio-economic benefits. For each of the country’s 5 regions (Southeast, Central-West, North, Northeast and South) the prevailing agroforestry systems holding animals are presented, their potential and constraints discussed and research needs identified. In general, such systems are not broadly adopted, mainly because of their level of complexity compared with traditional systems, as well as some lack of understanding by farmers regarding their benefits. To change this situation, in the last 5 years, the Brazilian Government has allocated financial resources in terms of credit for development as well as for research and technology transfer addressing ICLF systems, including good agricultural practices and mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions. The goal is to improve competitiveness of the Brazilian agribusiness sector.

How to Cite

de Almeida, R. G., de Andrade, C. M. S., Paciullo, D. S., Fernandes, P. C., Cavalcante, A. C. R., Barbosa, R. A., & do Valle, C. B. (2013). Brazilian agroforestry systems for cattle and sheep. Tropical Grasslands-Forrajes Tropicales, 1(2), 175–183. https://doi.org/10.17138/tgft(1)175-183

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Issue

Vol. 1 No. 2: December 2013

Section

IGC 2013 Keynote Papers