| Agriculture in Brazil, as well as worldwide, has been striving to meet the increasing demand for food, timber, fibers and bioenergy. While larger production is necessary, restrictions for expansion over natural environments increase. For the Brazilian beef industry, the current trend is towards little increase on herd numbers, despite reduction on grazing areas. This will lead to intensification of sown pastures, optimizing use of inputs, along with improved management, feeding and introduction of technologies like integrated systems. There is also a growing concern from the sector towards environmental preservation and the need for a more efficient use of inputs and natural resources if future demands are to be met. Therefore, agriculture will have to... |
