mobilizing capital to scale responsible expansion of crop livestock in brazil

BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP 9 The recovery of degraded pastures for cattle intensifi cation and soy expansion represents a major agenda in the transformative journey of agriculture ~2/3 of pastures exhibit some form of degradation in BrazilMinimal TillingExamples Agroforestry Irrigated SystemsCrop-Livestock-Forestry Integration Systems (CLFI) Recovery of Degraded Pastures Conventional AgricultureFocus of this report Focus of this reportAgriculture transitionRegenerative Agriculture Optimise yields and profi ts, even at the expense of the environmentMaintain the environment at current levels while optimizing resource utilization, reducing environmental and climate impacts and increasing productivityRestore ecosystems and biodiversity to reduce the footprints, build resilience, and improve productivity, while enhancing social inclusion, human health, and livelihoods Pastureland by level of degradation (2022) Recovering degraded pasture involves using agricultural techniques to restore soil health, enhancing food production, and increasing carbon storage. The revitalized areas are primarily utilized for sustainable cattle production intensifi cation and the expansion of soy and agriculture on previously cleared land. Other potential models include the protection and restoration of native vegetation, as well as the promotion of agroforestry and non-timber forest products.Source: MapBiomas Brasil Collection 8, BCG analysis.38% (62.6 Mha)41% (66.5 Mha)21% (34.6 Mha) Severe Intermediary Absent164 Mha