Sistemas integrados de produção como estratégia para recuperação de pastagens degradadas

Abstract

Soil degradation, especially in tropical regions, has proven to be a growing challenge for agricultural production, making it urgent to adopt methods that restore soil quality and promote biodiversity. Brazil has over 100 million hectares of pasture with some level of degradation, representing around 60% of the total. In this context, SAFs offer a viable and efficient alternative for the recovery of these environments. The objective of this study is to analyze the application of SAFs as a strategy to recover degraded pastures, highlighting their characteristics, ecological and economic benefits. This work, of a review nature, addresses data and results from several studies on the topic, comparing the effectiveness of SAFs in soil recovery and crop diversity. The review revealed that SAFs contribute significantly to improving soil fertility, controlling erosion and increasing biodiversity. It is concluded that the implementation of this practice is fundamental for the sustainability of agriculture and livestock, offering effective solutions for the recovery of degraded areas