Closing the Efficiency Gap action network facilitates knowledge exchange and the use of new and existing technologies of the sector.
The action network develops methodologies to close the efficiency gap by measuring resource use efficiency.
The scope has been initially to define the Natural Resource Use (NRU) analysis and evaluation. The network organizes meetings, strategies to increase the number of stakeholders involved in the partnership.
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Since ‘’Mona Lisa Farm – Maranhão State, Brazil’’ adopted silvopastoral practices (20 years ago), the profit from the livestock system has steadily increased in comparison with traditional monoculture systems based exclusively on Brachiaria. The resulting high biodiversity, fauna and flora, from silvopastoral practices has positively changed the farm landscape, which has enhanced soil conservation and animal comfort. These are the facts that push us for the silvopastoral practices direction. Already regeneration has occurred on around 500-700 hectares and is adding value to the livestock system. This natural regeneration process is applicable to small or big scale operations according to the capability of the famer. This Farm is one case study that is part of a project developed by CEG, L4RD, WRI (World resources institute USA) and Thünen Institute (Germany) which aimed to measure the Natural resource use efficiency of livestock systems in Brazil.
Team
Rogerio Mauricio - Coordinator
