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Tropical crop–livestock systems in conservation agriculture

The Brazilian experience

Year of publication 2007

Author Plant Production and Protection Division

Product type Book (stand-alone)

Category Technical book

Series title Integrated Crop Management

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This publication describes how pasture, fodder and livestock production have been integrated into conservation agriculture systems in Brazil’s tropical zones. Vast areas of forest have been cleared in the tropical areas of Brazil for establishment of pastures that become unproductive once the native fertility of the soil is exhausted; this leads to yet more forest clearing.

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