Feb 27, 20245 min read
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ACI STRATEGIES
CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE
Discover smart agriculture to cultivate a sustainable future in the Cerrado with resilient agricultural practices
What is Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA)?
A Agricultura Climaticamente Inteligente (ACI) é uma abordagem sustentável que busca aumentar a produtividade agrícola, fortalecer a resiliência climática e reduzir impactos ambientais. No Cerrado, o CCA promove estratégias de ACI para equilibrar produção e conservação, garantindo um futuro mais sustentável para produtores e ecossistemas.
Why adopt Climate-Smart Agriculture?
Climate-Smart Agriculture (CSA) is more than a practice: it's an essential strategy for addressing the challenges of climate change while sustainably increasing productivity. Learn how CSA can transform the Cerrado and benefit producers and ecosystems.
Increased productivity and efficiency
By implementing sustainable techniques such as no-till farming, integrated pest management, and crop rotation, farmers increase resource efficiency and soil quality. These practices result in more abundant and profitable harvests, even under challenging conditions.
Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
Practices such as integrated crop-livestock-forestry (ILPF) and the restoration of degraded pastures minimize the emission of gases such as methane and carbon dioxide. Furthermore, the adoption of agroforestry systems captures carbon, helping to mitigate the effects of climate change.
Conservation of water resources
Water is one of the most precious resources in the Cerrado, and ACI prioritizes its efficient management. Techniques such as the use of vegetation cover, contour planting, and drip irrigation help preserve soil moisture and prevent waste, ensuring water for today and the future.
Preservation of biodiversity
By integrating natural and productive areas, ACI protects habitats and promotes harmonious coexistence between agriculture and native wildlife. This helps maintain ecosystem balance, naturally controlling pests, and increasing the resilience of agricultural production.
Resilience to climate change
Adaptive practices, such as the use of drought-resistant seeds and crop diversification, make production systems less vulnerable to extreme weather events, such as prolonged droughts or heavy rainfall. This provides food and economic security for producers.
ACI Strategies by Category
Climate-Smart Agriculture encompasses different production areas in the Cerrado. Learn about the strategies and best practices applied to agriculture, livestock, and connected landscapes, and discover how to transform climate challenges into opportunities.
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By filling out our form below, you will be contributing to a collective movement for agricultural innovation. Your strategies can inspire other producers to adopt more sustainable practices, strengthening our mission to preserve the environment and face climate challenges.
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