Custos na reforma de pastagens degradadas para sistema intensivo de produção de bovinos no município de Uberlândia

Abstract

The study aims to analyze the costs of reforestation of degraded pastures for intensive systems of cattle production in Uberlândia city, Minas Gerais state. To do so, a survey was carried out of the costs involved in the recovery of degraded areas for intensive systems of cattle production. The relationship between the number of heads of cattle versus area degraded and, equally, number of heads of cattle versus area recovered was analyzed. It was calculated whether the number of additional livestock made possible by the recovery compensates the investments made with the recovery. When a minimum of head of cattle in the reclaimed area is estimated to have a gain of 720% in relation to the area without reform and in relation to the maximum number of cattle in the area recovered, there will be a gain of the order of 666% compared to the area without reform. From the above, it is concluded that the recovery of degraded areas for intensive systems of cattle production is viable and profitable. However, the fact that it is feasible does not always make the recovery of degraded areas an attractive alternative for producers since the return is perceived in the medium and long term and depends on seasonal conditions, such as the price of the animal or milk. Also the price for the recovery of degraded areas varies from region to region, and can reach four times more, in case of regions farthest from the productive centers, as is the case in the Amazon region.