Rural Transformation and Diversification in Amazônia

No AccessMay 2023Rural Transformation and Diversification in AmazôniaAuthors/Editors: Hans Jansen, Marek Hanusch, Giovani William Gianetti, Frank Merry, Adauto Brasilino, Jr. Rocha, Claudia Tufani, and Daniele La PortaHans JansenSearch for more papers by this author, Marek HanuschSearch for more papers by this author, Giovani William GianettiSearch for more papers by this author, Frank MerrySearch for more papers by this author, Adauto Brasilino, Jr. RochaSearch for more papers by this author, Claudia TufaniSearch for more papers by this author, and Daniele La PortaSearch for more papers by this authorhttps://doi.org/10.1596/978-1-4648-1909-4_ch5AboutView ChaptersPDF (1.4 MB) ToolsAdd to favoritesDownload CitationsTrack Citations ShareFacebookTwitterLinked In Abstract: Explores rural transformation in Amazônia by (1) reviewing the types of land available in the rural transformation process; (2) emphasizing that land designations impose limits on productive use; (3) examining transformation in agriculture (including crop and livestock production) and its social and environmental impacts; and (4) suggesting implications for policy. Rural transformation in Amazônia remains driven primarily by improved access to markets and increasing demand for agricultural products, but while rural transformation raises incomes overall, it also causes social and environmental disruption. Competitive pressures intensify agricultural production on commercial farms and crowd out smaller, more traditional, less productive farms. Cattle ranching and certain crops prove the main drivers of deforestation. Potential exists for more sustainable production systems, but their adoption currently proves limited in frontier economies. Support for climate-smart and greener agricultural practices therefore remains critical for sustainable rural development. The adoption of diversification options (like agroforestry) in rural Amazônia requires more developed regional markets. Previous chapterNext chapter FiguresreferencesRecommendeddetails View Published: May 2023ISBN: 978-1-4648-1909-4 Copyright & Permissions Related CountriesBrazilRelated TopicsAgricultureEnvironmentPoverty ReductionRural Development KeywordsNATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENTDEFORESTATIONSUSTAINABILITYINCLUSIVE GROWTHCONSERVATIONLAND MANAGEMENTFOREST MANAGEMENTENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONCLIMATE-SMART TECHNOLOGIESAGRICULTURAL PRODUCTIVITYAGRICULTURAL MARKETCROP DIVERSIFICATIONGREEN POLICIESRURAL ECONOMY PDF DownloadLoading ...