Abstract The Rio de la Plata region (Argentina, Uruguay, and southern Brazil) is currently
characterized by a mosaic of intensively managed croplands and remaining areas of …

Silvopastoral systems, consisting of the combined management of pastures, woody
perennials and animals, are increasingly adopted throughout the world, especially in the …

Methane (CH 4) emissions from enteric fermentation by cattle are the main source of
greenhouse gases in livestock systems, but scarce information is available on the effect of …

Agroforestry, the purposeful growing of trees and crops in interacting combinations, began to
attain prominence in the late 1970s, when the international scientific community embraced …

Residue decomposition from cattle dung is crucial in the nutrient cycling process in
Integrated Crop–Livestock Systems (ICLS). It also involves the impact of the presence of …

Little has been studied about microclimate and the thermal comfort during the
implementation of silvopastoral systems. This study aimed to evaluate the microclimate and …

Silvopastoral systems combine forestry and grazing, potentially improving land use
efficiency and animal welfare. However, livestock predation on trees is a challenge. To …

CONTEXT Integrated crop-livestock systems have been encouraged worldwide as they
align with the principles of cleaner production. However, studies on these systems have …

Silvopastoral systems have been increasingly adopted in Brazil, often supported by public
policies, such as the federal government's “Low Carbon Agriculture” program. These …

The cold zone of Brazil occupies approximately 6% of the national territory and is located
between latitudes 24° S and 33° S. In this area, extensive cattle and sheep farming systems …