Avaliação da adoção da recuperação de pastagens degradadas (RPD) em propriedades familiares do Programa Rural Sustentável (PRS) - Cerrado Goiás.

Abstract

This study aimed to diagnose and evaluate the adoption of Degraded Pasture Recovery (DPR) practices on family farmrs supported by the Sustainable Rural Program – Cerrado in Goiás, Brazil. Forty-five multiplier units (MUs) were analyzed, selected from 231 family farms assisted by Zootec Assessoria e Projetos, in partnership with the Brazilian Institute for Development and Sustainability (IABS). Participatory diagnostics-conducted jointly by the technician and the farmer-feedback sessions, and Adjustment, and Implementation Plans (PAI) were used to promote improvements in pasture management, soil correction and fertilization, animal traceability, and sustainable agricultural practices. Descriptive and inferential statiscal analyses indicated a low adoption rate of proper pasture management practices, limited use of technical assistance and digital management tools, and significant gaps in nutrient replenishment and crop rotation. The findings underscore the need to strengthen continuous technical assistance, enhance farmer training, and implement public policies aimed at fostering the adoption of low-carbon technologies to promote the long-term sustainability of livestock production in the Cerrado biome.