Farming

Biodiversity

Number of large animals continues to fall

The number of large wild animals on the planet is decreasing as a result of various human activities,

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INTERVIEW

Fernando Martins: Digital agriculture

Engineer explains how agribusiness benefits and grows with the support of new tools like the internet of things

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ECOLOGY

The corrosion of the Caatinga

Wood extraction and use of land for crops and pasture reduce biodiversity and transform the landscape of the badlands

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LIVESTOCK

Cattle genes

Knowledge of bovine genetics could help farmers select Nelore cattle with tender meat

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LIVESTOCK

Contributions of Brazilian cattle

Breeds developed in Brazil since the early days of colonization retain characteristics that may be useful to farmers

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MEMORY

For the sake of plant and animal health

At age 90, the Biological Institute has become a center for research

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Livestock

Cattle genes

Knowledge of bovine genetics can help farmers select cattle

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Biodiversity

Fewer mangaba trees in Sergipe

Mangaba tree species range in Sergipe fell by 30% in six years

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Nelore cattle

Genes for lean meat

The variation in the DNA could have influence on the quality of the meat

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Bunge award

Bunge award winners

The Foundation announced the list of winners of the 2016 edition

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Agricultural Research

The search for functional foods

Embrapa opens a center for research into functional foods, aromas and flavors

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CAREERS

Green Talents

Three Brazilians are among the top awardees in Germany

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LIVESTOCK

Lean pork

Acerola manufacturing waste fed to pigs decreases the fat content of pork

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AGRICULTURE

Combating waste

New equipment increases water use efficiency in the field by more than 30%

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bovine embryo

Global benchmark in production

In Vitro Brasil produced 45% of the 2013 global bovine embryo production

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TECHNOLOGY LIVESTOCK

Fertilization markers

New techniques obtain the highest quality bovine embryos

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analgesic

Painkilling protein in coffee

Protein fragments in coffee plants act similarly to morphine

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Hiroshi Noda

Hiroshi Noda: Sustainable agriculture in the Amazon

Agronomist develops plant varieties adapted to the Amazon region

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Amazon

Who are the deforesters?

Large properties account for much of the deforestation

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embrapa

Mapped soils

Digital maps of Brazilian soils may contribute to conservation

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Agricultural Economics

Rural World in Transition

Experts analyze technological and economic strategies in the rural areas

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Rural areas

Drones map rural areas

New software analyses images taken by drones

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climate phenomena

El Niño and plantations

Japanese researchers map El Niño and La Niña impact on crops

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Granucalc

Pig-farming app for cellphones and tablets

New app designed for broiler chicken and swine farmers

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Agriculture

Biological attractants and repellents

Chemical substances extracted from insects and plants against pests

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climate change

Coffee with more gas

Coffee plants grow bigger when there is more CO2 in the atmosphere

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Biofactories

LED illuminates sugarcane seedling

LEDs increase in vitro productivity of sugarcane seedlings

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CLIMATE CHANGE

Coffee with more gas

Coffee plants grow bigger when there is more CO2 in the atmosphere

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COVER

Challenges in rural and urban areas

Climate change will exacerbate agricultural losses and affect urban management

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3D fruit

Three-dimensional fruit

Institute develops returnable packaging custom-tailored