Since the 1960s, the cattle herd of the Amazon Basin has increased from 5 million to more than 70-80 million heads. Around 20% of the Amazon forest has been removed and around 80% of the deforested areas have been covered by pastures (approximately 900 000 km2). Slash and burn is the most common way to open primary forest. Villages and little cities are growing rapidly. Local agribusiness is based on sawmills, slaughterhouses, dairy and leather factories, as well as on timber and cattle transport. Brazil has become the worlds biggest exporter of beef. The government and farmers want to double production in the next 10 years.
Posted on: Fri, 05 Dec 2014 07:53:38 +0000
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