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Brazil's Agriculture: Growth Risks Biodiversity by 2050

11/7/2025

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Brazil's Agricultural Expansion

Brazil's agricultural sector expanded over the past 50 years, making the country a top exporter.
This growth has converted ecosystems into agricultural land and threatens biodiversity and carbon storage.
A new study examines potential land use scenarios for Brazil by 2050.
Under a pessimistic scenario, agricultural land may increase due to rising food demand.
Under a sustainable scenario, agricultural land could contract through improved yields and reduced demand.

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Chicago Forecasts Aid Farmers

The University of Chicago's Human-Centered Weather Forecasts (HCF) Initiative provides weather forecasts to farmers to boost agricultural resilience.
This summer, the initiative partnered with the Government of India to inform 38 million farmers about the rainy season.
Professor Amir Jina of the University of Chicago says timely, accurate forecasts help farmers adapt to climate uncertainties.
The initiative aims to equip citizens with climate data to improve agricultural practices and livelihoods.

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Brazil's Agricultural Expansion

Brazil's agricultural sector expanded over the past 50 years, making the country a top exporter.
This growth has converted ecosystems into agricultural land and threatens biodiversity and carbon storage.
A new study examines potential land use scenarios for Brazil by 2050.
Under a pessimistic scenario, agricultural land may increase due to rising food demand.
Under a sustainable scenario, agricultural land could contract through improved yields and reduced demand.

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