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Describe the environmental effects of land use in your country such as pollution, land cover change, desertification, soil salinization, or conservation efforts.
Describe agricultural practices that have altered the landscape of your country such as slash and burn, terraces, irrigation, deforestation, draining wetlands, shifting cultivation, and pastoral nomadism.
Describe the recent changes in diets due to agricultural practices in your country.
Includes links to your sources and pictures.
Environmental Effects of Land Use in Brazil:
Deforestation: Brazil faces significant deforestation, notably in the Amazon rainforest, due to activities such as logging, agricultural expansion (primarily for soybean and cattle farming), and infrastructure development. This results in habitat loss, biodiversity decline, and increased greenhouse gas emissions.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deforestation_in_Brazilv
Soil Degradation: Intensive agricultural practices, including monoculture and excessive use of agrochemicals, have led to soil degradation, including erosion, nutrient depletion, and compaction. Soil degradation impacts agricultural productivity and ecosystem health.
https://www.cgee.org.br/documents/10195/11009772/land-degradation-neutrality.pdf
Conservation Efforts: Brazil has implemented various conservation efforts to combat environmental degradation, including establishing protected areas, indigenous territories, and policies to address illegal deforestation. Additionally, initiatives like reforestation and sustainable land management practices aim to mitigate negative land use impacts.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conservation_in_Brazil
Agricultural practices in Brazil:
Slash and Burn: Historically practiced by indigenous communities and small-scale farmers in the Amazon region, slash-and-burn agriculture involves cutting and burning vegetation to clear land for cultivation. However, it contributes to deforestation and soil degradation.
https://www.humintech.com/agriculture/blog/slash-and-burn-in-the-rainforest
Irrigation: Widely used in Brazilian agriculture, irrigation allows for year-round crop cultivation and increased productivity, particularly in semi-arid regions. However, inefficient irrigation practices can lead to water scarcity and soil salinization.
Shifting Cultivation: Also known as slash-and-burn agriculture, shifting cultivation involves rotating cultivation areas to allow land to regenerate. While sustainable at small scales, unsustainable practices can lead to deforestation and soil degradation.
Recent Changes in Diets Due to Agricultural Practices:
In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift in Brazilian diets, influenced by agricultural practices. Increased soybean production has led to greater availability of soy-based products, which are becoming more common as meat substitutes. Additionally, the expansion of cattle farming has contributed to increased beef consumption. However, there is also growing awareness of the environmental impacts, leading to increased interest in vegetarian and plant-based diets, as well as sustainable food production methods.
https://www.sei.org/features/connecting-exports-of-brazilian-soy-to-deforestation/
soy bean farm in brazil!
Massive irrigation machine in brazil
Slash and burn in the amazon forest
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