Tecnologias De Adubação De Pastagens: Educação Ambiental E Viabilidade Econômica Na Pecuária De Corte

Palavras-chave

Adubação; Extensão; Pecuária.

Autores

• Taiane Martins Cardoso

Abstract

Brazilian beef cattle production is still characterized by an extractive mindset, where pasture is treated as a communal resource rather than an agricultural crop. This study analyzes the lack of technical knowledge regarding pasture fertilization and its direct consequences: soil degradation, low production efficiency, and reduced profitability for the producer. The methodology consisted of a literature review across scientific databases (Scielo, Google Scholar, and Embrapa), focusing on production indicators and economic viability. The results indicate that resistance to fertilization stems from historical factors, in which input sales were prioritized over the transfer of knowledge regarding ecosystem management. Among the alternatives, the implementation of sustainable management practices and the use of on-farm resources stand out, promoting a circular economy and the restoration of soil fertility. It is concluded that fertilization, by increasing stocking rates and accelerating capital turnover, constitutes one of the most effective tools for environmental education in the field, as it enables profit through technical efficiency and the conservation of natural resources.