Pathways to recover pastures Article: Caminhos para recuperar pastagens Pathways to recover pastures

Weeds compromise the productivity of pastures by reducing the vigor of forage plants, which affects profitability and increases the carbon footprint of properties. With the use of technological herbicides, cattle farmer Carlos Roberto Simm, from Campestre da Serra, managed to recover degraded areas and achieve the sequestration of 60 tons of carbon per year. He adopted the innovations of the Pasture Line from Corteva Agriscience integrated with the Platform-S, which brings together technology, advanced management, and monitoring to enhance sustainable practices. At Fazenda Clarice, the system was developed with Criatec and the measurement of the carbon footprint used the GHG Protocol. In the evaluated cycles, the annual sequestration of 60 tons of carbon equivalent was proven, a result of the recovery of the areas and the management that favors a deeper root system. The evaluation showed an evolution in the carbon stock in the soil and indicated that the meat produced follows a ...