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Greenhouse Gas Mitigation through Sustainable Intensification of Livestock Production in the Brazilian Cerrado

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  • Rafael Oliveira Silva
  • Luis Gustavo Barioni
  • Dominic Moran

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type="graphical"> Brazilian greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) are projected to reach 3.2 gigatonnes (CO 2 eq.) by 2020. The government has made a voluntary commitment to reduce this figure by 40 per cent. A reduction in deforestation and livestock mitigation measures are key components of this commitment. Focusing on the Cerrado core (central Brazilian Savannah), we analyse abatement potential and cost-effectiveness of GHG mitigation measures applicable to livestock production. We focus on the role of intensification measures, particularly pasture restoration and animal performance to meet the objectives of increasing beef production to meet higher demand, while simultaneously reducing emissions.

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  • Rafael Oliveira Silva & Luis Gustavo Barioni & Dominic Moran, 2015. "Greenhouse Gas Mitigation through Sustainable Intensification of Livestock Production in the Brazilian Cerrado," EuroChoices, The Agricultural Economics Society, vol. 14(1), pages 28-34, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:eurcho:v:14:y:2015:i:1:p:28-34
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    1. De Oliveira Silva, Rafael & Barioni, Luis Gustavo & Queiroz Pellegrino, Giampaolo & Moran, Dominic, 2018. "The role of agricultural intensification in Brazil's Nationally Determined Contribution on emissions mitigation," Agricultural Systems, Elsevier, vol. 161(C), pages 102-112.
    2. Brian Revell, 2015. "Meat and Milk Consumption 2050: the Potential for Demand-side Solutions to Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction," EuroChoices, The Agricultural Economics Society, vol. 14(3), pages 4-11, December.

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