JOURNAL ARTICLE

Farming Destroyed Brazil's Rain Forests. It Could Also Save Them.

  • Published In: Time.com, 2023. P. 4 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Nugent, Ciara 3 of 3

Abstract

The article focuses on a movement in Brazil that is reimagining agriculture through agroforestry to combat environmental degradation and support sustainable farming practices. Biologist Paula Costa and forest engineer Valter Ziantoni are leading efforts in Timburi to restore the degraded Mata Atlantica by planting diverse crops alongside native trees, which helps improve soil health and climate resilience. Their consultancy, Preta Terra, aims to transition over 2,500 acres to agroforestry by 2025, promoting a method that mimics Indigenous land management and addresses the challenges posed by climate change and deforestation. As agroforestry gains traction, it presents a potential solution for Brazilian farmers facing declining rainfall and rising temperatures, while also appealing to growing consumer demand for sustainable products. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Time.com. 2023/01, p4
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2476-2679
  • Accession Number:163643285
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