RESUMO Os sistemas de produção integrados surgiram como uma estratégia de produção sustentável na intensificação do uso da terra com impacto mínimo nas funções do ecossistema. Este estudo utilizou ferramentas de agricultura de precisão para investigar a variabilidade espacial de propriedades do solo e da vegetação em área de Integração Lavoura-Pecuária-Floresta (ILPF) e área de Integração Pecuária-Floresta (IPF) em São Carlos, SP, Brasil. Consequentemente, foram avaliados: (1) as propriedades físico-químicas do solo, (2) a resistividade elétrica, e (3) os atributos da cultura do Eucalyptus urograndis que compõem a área de estudo. As amostragens foram realizadas em (1) agosto de 2021 nas profundidades de 0-0,2 e 0,2-0,4 m; (2) outubro de 2021 nas profundidades de 0-0,5, 0-1,0 e 0-2,0 m; e (3) abril de 2021 e abril de 2022. Os resultados indicaram que os valores dos parâmetros de fertilidade do solo foram adequados ao desenvolvimento da cultura e apresentaram baixa variabilidade espacial. As análises de solo indicaram baixa acidez, altos teores de matéria orgânica, teores médios de fósforo, potássio e capacidade de troca catiônica e altos teores de cálcio, magnésio e saturação por base. Entretanto, foram observados locais com maior variabilidade espacial para cálcio, refletindo variabilidade na capacidade de troca catiônica e saturação por base. A granulometria e a resistividade elétrica do solo apresentaram baixa variabilidade espacial na camada superficial. Mesmo sem diferenças nas propriedades do solo, houve diferença de 15% no maior volume de madeira no sistema IPF em comparação ao ILPF. ecossistema LavouraPecuáriaFloresta Lavoura Pecuária Floresta ILPF (ILPF PecuáriaFloresta (IPF Carlos SP Brasil Consequentemente avaliados 1 (1 físicoquímicas físico químicas 2 (2 3 (3 202 00,2 002 0 0,2 0-0, 0,20,4 0204 0,4 4 0,2-0, m 00,5, 005 0,5, 5 0-0,5 01,0 010 1,0 0-1, 02,0 020 2,0 0-2, 2022 acidez orgânica fósforo cálcio base Entretanto superficial 15 ( 20 00 00, 02 0, 0-0 0,20, 04 0,2-0 00,5 05 0,5 01 01, 10 1, 0-1 02, 2, 0-2 0- 0,20 0,2-

ABSTRACT Integrated production systems have emerged as a sustainable production strategy in intensifying land use with minimal impact on ecosystem functions. This study used precision agriculture tools to investigate the spatial variability of soil and vegetation properties in an integrated crop-livestock-forestry (ICLF) and in an integrated livestock-forestry (ILF) area of São Carlos city, SP, Brazil. Consequently, the following were assessed: (1) the soil physicochemical properties, (2) the electrical resistivity, and (3) the attributes of the Eucalyptus urograndis crop comprising the study area. Samplings were performed in (1) August 2021 at depths of 0-0.2 and 0.2-0.4 m; (2) October 2021 at depths of 0-0.5, 0-1.0, and 0-2.0 m; and (3) April 2021 and April 2022. Results indicated that the values for soil fertility parameters were suitable for crop development and presented low spatial variability. Soil analyses indicated low acidity, high levels of organic matter, average cation exchange capacity, phosphorus and potassium contents, high base saturation, and calcium and magnesium levels. However, locations with greater spatial variability for calcium were observed, reflecting cation exchange capacity and base saturation variability. Soil granulometry and electrical resistivity had a low spatial variability at the surface layer. Even without differences in the soil properties, there was a difference of 15% in the larger wood volume in the ILF then ICLF system. functions croplivestockforestry livestock forestry (ICLF livestockforestry (ILF city SP Brazil Consequently assessed 1 (1 2 (2 3 (3 202 00.2 002 0 0.2 0-0. 0.20.4 0204 0.4 4 0.2-0. m 00.5, 005 0.5, 5 0-0.5 01.0, 010 1.0, 0-1.0 02.0 020 2.0 0-2. 2022 acidity matter contents However observed layer 15 system ( 20 00 00. 02 0. 0-0 0.20. 04 0.2-0 00.5 05 0.5 01 01.0 10 1.0 0-1. 02. 2. 0-2 0- 0.20 0.2- 01. 1. 0-1

The objective of this article is to discuss the main challenges in implementing integrated and systemic policies aimed at the sustainable transition of food systems. For this purpose, the Farm to Fork strategy, developed by the European Union to promote a fair and sustainable transition in the continent's food systems, was used as the subject of analysis. Through the examination of documents, plans, reports, and articles, four main challenges for the implementation of the strategy were identified: i) the prevalence of sectoral bias in investments focused on niche markets; ii) the concentration of investments in conventional sectors and the weakness of instruments to regulate corporate actions; iii) the limited impact of institutional and economic incentives on the diversity of production models; and iv) the insufficient investment in territorial policies.

O objetivo deste artigo é discutir os principais desafios para a implementação de políticas integradas e sistêmicas, com vistas à transição sustentável dos sistemas alimentares. Para tanto, foi utilizada como objeto a estratégia Farm to Fork, elaborada pela União Europeia para promover uma transição justa e sustentável nos sistemas alimentares do continente. Com base na análise de documentos, planos, relatórios e artigos, foi possível identificar quatro desafios principais para a implementação da estratégia: i) prevalência do viés setorial dos investimentos no fomento a nichos; ii) concentração dos investimentos nos setores convencionais e fragilidade dos instrumentos para condicionar as ações das corporações; iii) baixa incidência dos incentivos institucionais e econômicos sobre a diversidade dos modelos produtivos; e iv) pouco investimento nas ações de caráter territorial.

ABSTRACT The livestock productive landscape encompassing Playada, La Piedad, San Francisco, and La Rafaela estates in the western region of Paraguay emerges as a representative model with capabilities for both production and conservation of ecosystem services. Through categorization using ArcGIS 10.3, it was identified that grasslands and savannas cover approximately 35% of the total area, around 5,716 hectares. The study, based on landscapescale homogeneity, allowed for the analysis of physical characteristics, distribution, coverage, and anthropogenic pressures in five Homogeneous Environmental Units (HEUs). The characterization of ecosystem services revealed that forest remnants provide regulation, provisioning, and cultural services, while grasslands are the primary providers of supporting services. Technical profiles were generated for each HEU, and conservation strategies such as agroforestry systems and land planning, derived from sustainable production, were proposed for the benefit of both producers and ecosystems, emphasizing the importance of understanding the dynamics of productive landscapes for resource optimization and long-term sustainability.

RESUMEN El paisaje productivo ganadero en las fincas Playada, La Piedad, San Francisco y La Rafaela, región occidental de Paraguay, se erige como modelo representativo con aptitudes para producción y conservación de servicios ecosistémicos. Mediante categorización con ArcGIS 10.3, se identificó que los pastizales y sabanas cubren aproximadamente el 35% del área total, alrededor de 5,716 hectáreas. El estudio, basado en homogeneidad a escala paisaje, permitió analizar características físicas, distribución, cobertura y presiones antrópicas en cinco Unidades Ambientales Homogéneas (UAH). La caracterización de servicios ecosistémicos reveló que los remanentes boscosos proveen servicios de regulación, provisión y culturales, mientras que los pastizales son los principales proveedores de servicios de soporte. Con fichas técnicas para cada UAH, se propusieron estrategias de conservación como sistemas silvopastoriles y planificación predial, derivadas de la producción sostenible, en beneficio de productores y ecosistemas, subrayando la importancia del conocimiento de la dinámica de paisajes productivos para la optimización de recursos y la sostenibilidad a largo plazo.

Resumen (Introducción): El cultivo de madera sostenible pierde terreno ante la producción agrícola y otros usos de la tierra; para contrarrestar esto, es necesario entender de qué manera el ente productor toma decisiones en la adopción voluntaria de sistemas agrícolas. Por consiguiente, deben diseñarse esquemas de manejo ajustados a cómo los pequeños productores gestionan los sistemas productivos de una forma voluntaria. (Objetivo): Identificar los factores que influyen en el proceso de toma de decisiones de los pequeños grupos productores que deben ser considerados para la promoción del cultivo de madera. (Metodología): Se aplicaron encuestas con preguntas abiertas y selección única al 100 % de los entes productores (N = 77) de dos asentamientos del INDER. Por la complejidad de las interacciones entre factores, se simplificó el análisis a cuatro enfoques. La tendencia de los datos se graficó a partir de un modelo de regresión local (LOESS), en el cual la curva de regresión se generó y suavizó con el uso de la función geom_smooth del lenguaje estadístico R. (Resultados): Se identificó un total de 162 interacciones entre factores indirectos y directos, estas mismas se clasificaron en tres grupos según las veces que el sujeto productor cambió de sistema de producción en periodos cortos (cinco años). Así, el Grupo A tuvo una mayor representación en la población con un 67.5 %, le siguieron el Grupo B con un 24.7 % y el Grupo C con un 7.8 %. El 67.5 % no se encontraba de acuerdo en incluir el cultivo de madera. (Conclusiones): Se demostró la existencia de factores de decisión que influyen en cómo el sujeto productor adopta los sistemas agrícolas contrarios al cultivo de madera. La venta segura (VS) es uno de ellos; por lo tanto, hasta que no se ajusten los esquemas de manejo forestal actuales, la posibilidad de una adopción espontánea es mínima y seguirá necesitando de ayudas financieras.

Abstract (Introduction): Sustainable timber cultivation is losing ground to agricultural production and other land uses; To counteract this, it is necessary to understand how the farmer makes decisions. Therefore, management schemes must be designed that adjust to the way in which small farmers manage productive systems on a voluntary basis. (Objective): Identify the factors that influence the decision-making process of small farmers that must be considered for the promotion of timber cultivation. (Methodology): Surveys with open questions and single selection were applied to 100% of the farmers (N = 77) of two INDER settlements. Due to the complexity of the interactions between factors, the analysis was simplified into four approaches. The data trend was plotted from a local regression model (LOESS), in which the regression curve is generated and smoothed with the use of the geom_smooth function of the R statistical language. (Results): A total of 162 interactions between Indirect and Direct factors. They were classified into three groups according to the number of times the farmer changed the production system in short periods (5 years). Group A has a greater representation in the population with 67.5 %, followed by Group B with 24.7 % and Group C with 7.8 %. 67.5 % of the farmers did not agree to include the cultivation of wood. (Conclusions): It was possible to demonstrate the existence of decision factors that influence the way in which the farmers adopt the agricultural systems contrary to the cultivation of wood. Safe selling (VS) is one of them; therefore, until current forest management schemes are adjusted, the possibility of spontaneous adoption is minimal and will continue to require financial aid.

Resumen La agricultura sostenible permite el uso eficiente de los recursos naturales, particularmente del agua. El objetivo de este trabajo fue comparar la huella hídrica del cultivo de lechuga (Lactuca sativa L.) en dos sistemas de producción: acuapónico e hidropónico, para conocer su impacto en los recursos hídricos. Ambos sistemas productivos se establecieron en una casa sombra en el estado de Sonora, México. El experimento se realizó del 20 de mayo al 29 de julio de 2020. La estimación de la HHtotal se calculó mediante la suma de las huellas hídricas azules, consumo de lámina de agua en el desarrollo del cultivo) y de los insumos y materiales utilizados en cada sistema (con base en información de la literatura científica). Los resultados indicaron un peso promedio de lechuga cosechada de 0.056 kg (±0.005 kg) en el sistema acuapónico y de 0.097 kg (±0.007 kg) en el sistema hidropónico. El análisis estadístico se evaluó con la prueba t de student con un nivel de significancia de 5%. Las HHA estimadas fueron 0.2941 y 0.1721 m3 kg-1, las HHtotal fueron 2.6841 m3 kg-1 y de 0.1821 m3 kg-1 para los sistema acuapónico y sistema hidropónico, respectivamente, para 19 plantas en cada sistema. Los valores de las HHtotal fueron elevados ya que representan la suma de las huellas hídricas azules y de la HHinsumos y materiales. Los resultados de esta investigación confirmaron la hipótesis planteada, al registrar una mayor huella hídrica el sistema acuapónico. Sin embargo, es conveniente generar mayor conocimiento en el tema.

Abstract Sustainable agriculture allows the efficient use of natural resources, particularly water. This study aimed to compare the water footprint of the lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) cultivation in two production systems: aquaponic and hydroponic, in order to understand its impact on water resources. Both production systems were established in a shade house in the state of Sonora, Mexico. The experiment was conducted from May 20 to July 29, 2020. The estimation of the WFtotal was calculated by adding the blue water footprints, consumption of water sheet in the development of the crop and of the inputs and materials used in each system (based on information from the scientific literature). The results indicated an average harvested lettuce weight of 0.056 kg (±0.005 kg) in the aquaponic system and 0.097 kg (±0.007 kg) in the hydroponic system. The statistical analysis was evaluated with the Student’s t-test with a significance level of 5%. The estimated BWFs were 0.2941 and 0.1721 m3 kg-1, the WFtotal were 2.6841 m3 kg-1 and 0.1821 m3 kg-1 for the aquaponic system and hydroponic system, respectively, for 19 plants in each system. The values of the WFtotal were high since they represent the sum of the blue water footprints and the WFinputs and materials. The results of this research confirmed the hypothesis proposed as the aquaponic system registered a greater water footprint. However, it is advisable to generate more knowledge on the subject.

RESUMEN Para generar una correcta y justa ordenación de cuencas hidrográficas deben integrarse diferentes perspectivas y análisis, con visión multidisciplinaria y un enfoque de sistemas. El objetivo fundamental de este trabajo es proponer un ordenamiento de las áreas en la microcuenca Santa Rita, a partir del uso de los suelos, para su protección y manejo sostenible, y la concientización de los habitantes de la zona a preservar los recursos de este ecosistema. Se confeccionó un mapa en un SIG con la propuesta para ordenar el uso de suelos, donde se determinó que existían 25 parcelas, con 52,91 ha en conflicto de uso, 14 de ellas con sobre explotación, y 11 sub utilizadas. Para ordenar estos conflictos se definió que: 25,45 ha serán destinadas a sistemas agroforestales; 14,12 ha a bosques de frutales, 2,01 ha a cultivos temporales, 6,76 ha a cultivo de café, y 4,57 ha a bosque de protección de las cuencas de captación. Se mejora la fuente de empleo, las áreas para la producción de alimentos, y se incrementa la superficie boscosa y la biodiversidad de este ecosistema.

RESUMO Para gerar uma gestão correta e justa das bacias hidrográficas é necessário integrar diferentes perspectivas e análises, com uma visão multidisciplinar e uma abordagem sistêmica. O objetivo fundamental deste trabalho é propor uma organização das áreas da microbacia Santa Rita, baseada no uso do solo, para sua proteção e manejo sustentável, e na conscientização dos moradores da área para preservar os recursos. deste ecossistema. Foi feito um mapa em SIG com a proposta de organização do uso da terra, onde foi determinado que havia 25 lotes, com 52,91 hectares em conflito de uso, sendo 14 deles com superexploração e 11 subutilizados. Para organizar esses conflitos, foi definido que: 25,45 hectares serão destinados a sistemas agroflorestais; 14,12 ha para florestas frutíferas, 2,01 ha para culturas temporárias, 6,76 ha para cultivo de café e 4,57 ha para florestas de proteção de bacias hidrográficas. Aumentam a fonte de emprego, as áreas para produção de alimentos e a área florestal e a biodiversidade deste ecossistema.

ABSTRACT To generate correct and fair management of hydrographic basins, different perspectives and analyzes must be integrated, with a multidisciplinary vision and a systems approach. The fundamental objective of this work is to propose an organization of the areas in the Santa Rita micro-basin, based on the use of the soil, for its protection and sustainable management, and the awareness of the inhabitants of the area to preserve the resources of this ecosystem. A map was made in a GIS with the proposal to organize the use of land, where it was determined that there were 25 plots, with 52.91 hectares in conflict of use, 14 of them with overexploitation, and 11 underused. To organize these conflicts, it was defined that: 25.45 hectares will be allocated to agroforestry systems; 14.12 ha to fruit forests, 2.01 ha to temporary crops, 6.76 ha to coffee cultivation, and 4.57 ha to catchment basin protection forest. The source of employment, areas for food production, and the forested area and biodiversity of this ecosystem are increased.

Abstract The content of this agenda includes very sensitive issues, especially for emerging economy countries, such as reducing inequalities in their variety of dimensions, generating inclusive economic development, incorporating the principles of responsible work for all, building sustainable cities, with production systems in harmony with the environment, striving for alliances between public and private actors in favor of sustained development. In this article we will analyze some of the SDGs created in said Agenda, and how the fulfillment of them and their goals positively influenced both economically, socially and environmentally, in industries such as textiles and fashion, which today it is in permanent attention due to its negative consequences, having to transform its entire system, which includes from the raw materials it extracts from nature, at the rate it does, its production process, the toxic products it uses, its polluting effects, non-responsible working conditions, irrational behavior by consumers of their products and the accumulation of waste.

Resumen El contenido de dicha agenda incluye temas muy sensibles, en especial para los países de economías emergentes, como son reducir las desigualdades en su variedad de dimensiones, generar un desarrollo económico con inclusión, que incorpore los principios del trabajo responsable para todos, construyendo ciudades sostenibles, con sistemas productivos en armonía con el medio ambiente, bregando por alianzas entre actores públicos y privados en pro de un desarrollo sostenido. En el presente artículo analizaremos algunos a los ODS creados en dicha Agenda, y como el cumplimiento de los mismos y de sus metas, influenciaron positivamente tanto a nivel económico, como en lo social y ambiental, en industrias como la textil y de moda, que hoy se encuentra en permanente atención por sus consecuencias negativas, debiendo transformar todo su sistema, que incluye desde las materias primas que extrae de la naturaleza, al ritmo que lo hace, su proceso productivo, los productos tóxicos que utiliza, sus efectos contaminantes, las condiciones laborales no responsables, los comportamientos irracionales de los consumidores de sus productos y la acumulación de desechos.

Resumo O conteúdo dessa agenda inclui questões muito sensíveis, principalmente para países de economia emergente, como a redução das desigualdades em suas diversas dimensões, a geração de desenvolvimento econômico inclusivo, a incorporação dos princípios do trabalho responsável para todos, a construção de cidades sustentáveis. , com sistemas de produção em harmonia com o meio ambiente, buscando alianças entre atores públicos e privados em prol do desenvolvimento sustentado. Neste artigo iremos analisar alguns dos ODS criados na referida Agenda, e como o cumprimento dos mesmos e seus objetivos influenciaram positivamente tanto econômica, socialmente e ambientalmente, em setores como o têxtil e da moda, que Hoje está em permanente atenção pelas suas consequências negativas, tendo que transformar todo o seu sistema, que inclui desde as matérias-primas que extrai da natureza, ao ritmo que o faz, o seu processo de produção, os produtos tóxicos que utiliza, os seus efeitos poluentes, Condições de trabalho não responsáveis, comportamento irracional dos consumidores de seus produtos e acúmulo de resíduos.

Abstract In recent years, food insecurity has worsened despite decades of progress. Agrifood systems must evolve to address population expansion and climate change simultaneously. A problem of this magnitude necessitates the development of technologies that simultaneously increase (nutritious) food production and protect the environment. Based on an a diagram analysis of the economic model of technological change, this article explores various technological paths that can emerge in response to rising food prices and the need to preserve land. This article indicates, through the use of specialized literature, that the hypotheses derived from the analysis of the technological change model already exist. In addition, we investigate the potential geopolitical effects of these technological shifts on the global agri-food industry. Changes aimed at conserving land must encourage urban food production, systematic resource optimization on abundant high-quality land, and regenerative practices. In addition to rising food prices and population growth, the increasing significance of urban consumers and the internalization of environmental values should drive these various developments. years progress nutritious (nutritious environment indicates literature exist agrifood agri industry highquality high quality practices growth developments

Resumo A insegurança alimentar piorou nos últimos anos, apesar de décadas de progresso. Para lidar com a crescente população e as mudanças climáticas, os sistemas agroalimentares precisam mudar. Exige o desenvolvimento de tecnologias que, ao mesmo tempo, aumentem a produção de alimentos (nutritivos) e protejam o meio ambiente. Com base em uma análise de diagrama do modelo econômico de mudança tecnológica, este artigo examina vários caminhos tecnológicos que podem surgir em resposta ao aumento dos preços dos alimentos e à necessidade de preservar a terra. Este artigo indica, por meio do uso de literatura especializada, que as hipóteses derivadas da análise do modelo de mudança tecnológica já existem. Além disso, examinamos os potenciais impactos geopolíticos dessas mudanças no setor agroalimentar em todo o mundo. As mudanças que visam à conservação da terra devem incentivar a produção urbana de alimentos, a otimização sistemática de recursos em terras abundantes de alta qualidade e as práticas regenerativas. Esses desenvolvimentos devem ser impulsionados pela crescente importância dos consumidores urbanos e a internalização dos valores ambientais e o aumento dos preços dos alimentos. anos progresso climáticas mudar tempo nutritivos (nutritivos ambiente indica especializada existem disso mundo regenerativas

ABSTRACT Agroecological management is considered a model of sustainable agriculture that offers social, environmental and economic benefits. The hypotheses of this study were that agroecological production systems can promote changes in the physical fractions of soil organic matter (SOM) associated with aggregates of different origins, and that the greater diversity of plant species in the production system may favour an increase in the carbon concentration of these aggregates. The aim of this study was to a) determine the mass of the free light fraction (FLF), intra-aggregate light fraction (ILF) and light organic matter fraction (LOM) of biogenic and physiogenic soil aggregates; and b) quantify the organic carbon content of the three light SOM fractions and the residual particulate SOM fraction. Five production systems were evaluated: AgF - Agroforestry system; CSun - Coffee grown in full sun; CSha - Coffee grown in shade; FLE - Flemingia grown in alleys; and NT - No-tillage. The aggregates were separated, identified and classified according to their origin or formation pathway into biogenic (formed by biological processes) or physiogenic aggregates (resulting from chemical and physical actions). From these, the mass and carbon content of the FLF, ILF, LOM and residual particulate fractions were quantified. The greater diversity of plant species found in the AgF system has not yet favoured an increase in the carbon content of the aggregates. The longer set-up time and the management practices of the CSun system has led to an increase in the carbon content of the organic fractions of the aggregates (3.44-1.63 g kg-1 for C-LOM; 1.93-1.13 g kg-1 for C-FLF). The lowest overall mean values for LOM and ILF were found mainly in the aggregates of the NT system (1.22-1.67 and 1.55-2.20 g kg-1, respectively), being associated with the shorter time and greater mobilisation of the arable layer. Biogenic aggregation afforded the highest overall mean values for LOM, and increased the mass of the light fractions (15.5%-27.8% for FLF; 23.4%-8.0% for ILF) and the carbon in the C-LOM, C-FLF and residual particulate fractions (42.3%, 12.9%, and 35.0%, respectively) in the surface layer, suggesting an improvement in soil quality. social benefits (SOM origins FLF , (FLF) intraaggregate intra aggregate (ILF (LOM b evaluated sun shade alleys Notillage. Notillage No tillage. tillage No-tillage separated formed processes resulting actions. actions . actions) quantified setup set up 3.441.63 344163 3.44 1.63 3 44 1 63 (3.44-1.6 kg1 kg kg- CLOM C C-LOM 1.931.13 193113 1.93 1.13 93 13 1.93-1.1 CFLF. CFLF C-FLF) 1.221.67 122167 1.22 1.67 22 67 (1.22-1.6 1.552.20 155220 1.55 2.20 55 2 20 1.55-2.2 kg1, 1, respectively, respectively layer 15.5%27.8% 155278 15.5% 27.8% 15 5 27 8 (15.5%-27.8 23.4%8.0% 23480 23.4% 8.0% 23 4 0 23.4%-8.0 CLOM, 42.3%, 423 42 (42.3% 129 12 9 12.9% 350 35 35.0% quality (FLF 441 3.441.6 34416 344 3.4 163 1.6 6 (3.44-1. 931 1.931.1 19311 193 1.9 113 1.1 1.93-1. 221 1.221.6 12216 122 1.2 167 (1.22-1. 552 1.552.2 15522 155 1.5 220 2.2 1.55-2. 15.5%27.8 15527 15.5 278 27.8 (15.5%-27. 23.4%8.0 2348 234 23.4 80 8.0 23.4%-8. 42.3% (42.3 12.9 35.0 3.441. 3441 34 3. 16 1. (3.44-1 1.931. 1931 19 11 1.93-1 1.221. 1221 (1.22-1 1.552. 1552 2. 1.55-2 15.5%27. 15. 27. (15.5%-27 23.4%8. 23. 8. 23.4%-8 42.3 (42. 12. 35. 3.441 (3.44- 1.931 1.93- 1.221 (1.22- 1.552 1.55- 15.5%27 (15.5%-2 23.4%8 23.4%- 42. (42 (3.44 (1.22 15.5%2 (15.5%- (4 (3.4 (1.2 (15.5% ( (3. (1. (15.5 (3 (1 (15. (15

ABSTRACT The coffee sector is estimated to have a retail market value in excess of USD 83 billion, and over 125 million jobs have been created in the global coffee chain. The coffee specialty market has recently increased significantly, generating opportunities to certify coffee beans produced by sustainable practices. This avoids practices potentially harmful to the environment. Agroforestry, organic farming, intercropping, and soil conservation strategies are examples of sustainable alternatives in the production of coffee. In this review, we focus on practices for the sustainable management of coffee plantations that can help farmers fight problems caused by global warming. More specifically, we address soil organic matter and microbiota, the use of Urochloa grass as intercrop in coffee plantations, shading systems (including agroforestry), and organic coffee production. We concluded that from the agronomic viewpoint, we already have production techniques that can replace traditional ones with significant advantages accruing to the quality of coffee orchard ecosystems. Nevertheless, we need scientific research efforts to deal with the existing gaps and the engagement of the whole coffee chain as a means of guaranteeing an adequate profit to those smallholders who adopt and maintain sustainable practice and are capable of bringing several positive changes to the coffee crop, including the use of microbia-based commercial products and new organic sources of nutrients to complement chemical fertilizers and improve coffee quality. 8 billion 12 significantly environment Agroforestry farming intercropping review warming specifically microbiota agroforestry, agroforestry , agroforestry) viewpoint ecosystems Nevertheless crop microbiabased microbia based 1

Abstract The main objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of supplementation the diet of pigs with grape pomace preserved in silage form (GPS) and its interaction with indoor and outdoor production systems, with and without access to vegetation, on the attributes of meat quality produced. Analyzes of proximal composition, cholesterol content, fatty acid profile, shear force, texture profile and sensory analysis were performed. During cold storage, oxidative stability and objective color were analyzed. Statistical analysis was performed in a 3x2 factorial design (production systems (S) x GPS-feed (F)) and the interaction between them (S*F). The results showed that there was no interaction between the production system and GPS feeding for the attributes evaluated. The proximate composition and fatty acid profile of the muscle remained unchanged. Additionally, it provides higher subjective and objective tenderness, higher red color intensity, and reduces lipid oxidation under refrigeration. The supplementation of pig feed with GPS improve the quality of the meat and constitute a sustainable alternative for the winemaking residue. (GPS vegetation produced content force storage analyzed 3x S (S GPSfeed F (F) S*F. SF S*F . (S*F) evaluated unchanged Additionally tenderness intensity refrigeration residue (F (S*F

ABSTRACT Previous cultivation of sorghum (Sorghum bicolor), Congo grass (Urochloa ruziziensis), and palisade grass (Urochloa brizantha cv. ‘Marandu’) may influence soybean (Glycine max) agronomic performance. The present work evaluated the decomposition of sorghum, grass, and sorghum intercropped with grass in the off-season to improve soybean yield in integrated crop systems in the Brazilian Cerrado and their dry matter production. This study was conducted in Planaltina, DF, in Central-West Brazil, on a Typical Acrustox soil from Mar 2010 until Feb 2012. The experimental design was a randomized block, with six crop systems before soybean: fallowing, sorghum, palisade grass (alone or intercropped with sorghum), and Congo grass (alone or intercropped with sorghum) with four replicates. Soybean agronomic performance, the crop systems’ dry mass, and its decomposition rate were estimated over two years. Higher soybean grain yields were observed in cropping systems including Congo grass alone (3,349 kg ha–1) or intercropped with sorghum (3,317 kg ha–1). Sorghum intercropped with palisade grass produced 18,702 kg ha–1 of dry matter and 64.9 % (on average) of soil coverage during the soybean cycle. However, the highest lignin content was observed in sorghum intercropped with Congo grass (5.1 % on average). The results indicate that the cultivation of Congo grass, either alone or intercropped with sorghum, improves the agronomic performance of soybean in succession, compared to sorghum alone or palisade grass (alone or intercropped with sorghum). The intercropped systems provided the best nutrient efficiency use aiming at sustainable agriculture in the Cerrado region. bicolor, bicolor , bicolor) Urochloa ruziziensis, ruziziensis ruziziensis) cv ‘Marandu Marandu ‘Marandu’ Glycine max offseason off season production Planaltina DF CentralWest Central West Brazil 201 2012 block fallowing replicates mass years 3,349 3349 3 349 (3,34 ha1 ha 1 3,317 3317 317 (3,31 ha–1. . 18702 18 702 18,70 ha– 649 64 9 64. average cycle However 5.1 51 5 (5. average. succession sorghum. region 20 3,34 334 34 (3,3 3,31 331 31 1870 70 18,7 6 5. (5 2 3,3 33 (3, 187 7 18, ( 3, (3

Abstract Elephantgrass stands out for its high potential for forage production in different tropical and subtropical regions. In most properties, it is cultivated intensively with high doses of mineral fertilizers, mainly nitrogen, which makes production expensive and less sustainable. In this context, the mixtures of elephantgrass with forage legumes can make the system more efficient and with less environmental impact. Thus, the objective is to evaluate elephantgrass-based grazing systems,with or without a legume in terms of sward characteristics, herbage accumulation and nutritional value of pastures during one, agricultural year. Two grazing systems (treatments) were analyzed: (i) elephantgrass-based (EG) with mixed spontaneous-growing species (SGE) in the warm-season and ryegrass (R) in the cool-season; and (ii) EG + SGE + R + pinto peanut. The standardization criterion between the systems was the level of nitrogen fertilization (120 kg N/ha/year). The presence of pinto peanut positively affected the botanical composition of the pasture, with a reduction in SGE and dead material, and in the morphology of elephantgrass, with a greater proportion of leaf blades, and less stem + sheath and senescent material. In themixture with pinto peanut, there was an increase in herbage accumulation and greater nutritional value of forage. regions properties fertilizers sustainable context impact Thus elephantgrassbased based systemswith characteristics one year treatments (treatments analyzed i (i (EG spontaneousgrowing spontaneous growing (SGE warmseason warm season (R coolseason cool cool-season ii (ii 120 (12 N/ha/year. Nhayear N/ha/year . N ha N/ha/year) pasture material blades 12 (1 1 (

ABSTRACT. Combinations between crop intercropping and forage production in a no-tillage system are not well established for environments under low water retention and soil fertility conditions. Our study aimed to evaluate the potential interactions between soybean-grass intercropping with residual nitrogen in a no-tillage system. The experimental design was a randomized block with four replications in a subdivided plot scheme. The main plots in the summer season were: 1) soybean monoculture; 2) soybean - Aruana Guinea grass (Megathyrsus maximus cv. Aruana) intercropping, and 3) soybean - Congo grass (Urochloa ruziziensis cv. Comum) intercropping. The subplots were the nitrogen rates of 0, 50, 100, and 150 kg ha-1, applied as side-dressing in maize and grasses during the autumn-winter season. Here, the results of the summer seasons are shown. To do so, the parameters evaluated were soybean agronomic traits, dry biomass production, and macronutrient concentrations of plants intercropped. The main effects and interactions were studied. Our findings showed that soybean-Aruana Guinea grass intercropping is an alternative to no-tillage system implementation. Moreover, residual nitrogen from the autumn-winter season directly interfered with the dry biomass production of grasses intercropped with soybeans in the summer season. In short, the systems studied seem suitable for implementing a no-tillage system, which aims to neutralize degraded pastures and produce forage for ensilage. Despite the changes in macronutrient concentrations within the intercropping system and residual nitrogen, and among intercropped crops over the years, Congo grass intercropped with soybeans in the summer season showed great capacity for phosphorus, potassium, and magnesium cycling. ABSTRACT notillage no tillage conditions soybeangrass scheme 1 monoculture 2 Megathyrsus cv 3 Urochloa Comum 0 50 100 15 ha1, ha1 ha 1, ha-1 sidedressing side dressing autumnwinter autumn winter Here shown so traits soybeanAruana implementation Moreover short ensilage years phosphorus potassium cycling 5 10 ha-

Abstract As the largest carbon reservoir in terrestrial ecosystems, soils play a critical role in food production, mitigation and adaption to climate change, and sustainability of agroecosystems. In this context, the aim of this study is to estimate variations in soil carbon stocks resulting from land use and management changes in different biomes that compose the Bacia Estendida do Rio São Francisco (BESF - Extended São Francisco River Basin), between 1985 and 2017. For this, remote sensing data and information from the IBGE agriculture and livestock census were used, in addition to emission factors to estimate soil organic carbon (SOC) changes. The results indicate that BESF had about 5.70 million ha degraded in the analyzed period, in addition to an increase of 0.72 Tg C year-1 in SOC stocks. The sub-medium São Francisco River basin recorded the highest SOC gain, with an increase of 0.54 Tg C ha-1; on the other hand, the sub-medium São Francisco River sub-basin had the greatest SOC losses, with an estimated reduction of 0.07 Tg C year-1. In short, this study provides important evidence on changes in SOC stocks in the region, emphasizing the importance of native vegetation conversion to agriculture and livestock systems under sustainable soil management for mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and maintaining soil quality. ecosystems production change agroecosystems context Basin, Basin , Basin) 198 2017 used (SOC 570 5 70 5.7 period 072 0 72 0.7 year1 year 1 year- submedium sub medium gain 054 54 0.5 ha1 ha-1 hand subbasin losses 007 07 0.0 year1. 1. short region quality 19 201 57 7 5. 0. 05 ha- 00 20 2