METHODOLOGIES AND APPLICATIONS FOR TOTAL AGRICULTURE AND ITS MULTI-SERIES AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT ASPECTS ACROSS THE ENTIRE NATIONAL TERRITORY
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https://doi.org/10.63330/aurumpub.037-006Keywords:
Total Agriculture, Integrated systems, Soil management, Sustainable livestock, Rural technologiesAbstract
This article analyzes methodologies and applications of Total Agriculture in Brazil, addressing integrated crop-livestock-forestry systems, soil conservation management, holistic grazing, soil hydraulic properties, and fertility in agricultural systems. Based on specialized references, evidence shows that integrated systems significantly increase crop productivity, reduce fertilizer input costs, promote soil carbon sequestration, effectively control erosion processes, and enhance soil water retention and availability for plants. It is concluded that Total Agriculture constitutes a viable paradigm for multi-series agricultural development throughout the national territory, reconciling economic productivity, environmental sustainability, and social justice in Brazilian rural areas.
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