Sustainable beef farming in Brazil has emerged as a critical endeavor, blending environmental consciousness with agricultural practices to ensure a harmonious balance between food production and ecosystem preservation. In response to global concerns about deforestation and the ecological footprint of cattle ranching, Brazil has been at the forefront of implementing innovative approaches. Embrapa, the country's leading agricultural research institution, has played a pivotal role in advancing sustainable beef farming practices. Through initiatives such as rotational grazing, improved pasture management, and the adoption of technology-driven precision agriculture, Brazilian farmers are actively working to minimize their impact on the environment while enhancing the efficiency and productivity of their operations. Additionally, there is a growing emphasis on agroforestry systems, where trees are integrated into pasturelands, promoting biodiversity and sequestering carbon. This multifaceted approach reflects Brazil's commitment to not only meet the rising demand for beef sustainably but also to serve as a global model for responsible and environmentally conscious agricultural practices.
Join us for our next event with guest speaker Dr. Mariana de Aragão Pereira, Lincoln Alumni and Research and Development Supervisor for Embrapa.
Friday 15 December
9.30am - 11.30am
B.linc Workshop, Lincoln University
A light morning tea will be provided with networking from 9.30am. Presentation begins at 10.00am.
About Our Speaker
Dr. Mariana de Aragão Pereira
Graduated in Animal Science in 1999 and completed her master's degree in Applied Economics in 2001 both at Viçosa Federal University/ Brazil. In 2011, she took a PhD on Agricultural Management at Lincoln University, New Zealand. She is a researcher "A" from the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation - EMBRAPA since 2001, initially working at the Strategic Management Secretary (SGE) and, from 2004, working at Embrapa Beef Cattle research unit. She worked as a research assistant at the Agribusiness and Economics Research Unit (AERU), Lincoln University, from 2007 to 2008. She works with Rural Economics and Farm Management, with emphasis on beef cattle systems and production costs, economics applied to integrated farming systems, decision making and technology adoption, and farm management, including the development of management tools. She is a member of the Management Councils of the Environmental Protected Area of Ceroula Creek/MS and Lajeado/MS, a representative of South America at the International Farm Management Association (IFMA) Council and the coordinator of the Good Agricultural Practices Program - Brazilian GAP beef cattle. In July/21, she took a position as manager of the Beef Production Systems Research Group at Embrapa Beef Cattle. She is also an ad hoc reviewer for several Brazilian and international journals and is a project consultant for state funding agencies and Embrapa.