| Among the species cultivated in Mato Grosso do Sul, the area with soybeans is larger than that only for pasture cultivation. This work was developed in fourteen municipalities of the state. Based on information from the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), the evolution of the area occupied by soybean, pasture and sugarcane in these municipalities was analysed. In particular, the area cultivated with soybeans has shown constant and significant growth. On the other hand, the pasture area has been continuously decreasing, especially in Ponta Porã, Maracaju and Rio Brilhante. The areas previously occupied with pastures are giving way to soy and sugarcane cultivation. |
