Integrated Crop-Livestock Farming Systems

Integration of crops and livestock: an experience from Brazil and future perspectives

by
C. Batello, P. Carvalho and E. Kueneman
[a power point presentation]


Introduction and objectives:

  • Present the Brazilian approach to Integrated Crop-Livestock Farming Systems (ICLS)
  • Highlight the importance of pastures for rotation in no-tilled systems, and the benefits of grazing
  • Discuss implementation processes and benefits at farm level
  • Actions and future perspectives


Rome, April 2006