Use of sustainable technologies in beef production: an environmental and circular economy perspective
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https://doi.org/10.35381/a.g.v8i15.5266Keywords:
Cattle, circular economy, greenhouse gases, climate change, biogas, (AGROVOC Thesaurus).Abstract
Beef production faces criticism for its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions and waste generation. The objective was to analyze advances from 2021 to 2025 in the use of sustainable technologies in beef production, from a perspective that links the reduction of polluting gases and the circular economy. A descriptive review of academic and technical sources was carried out, from which twenty-eight articles were selected and organized into four axes: sustainable technologies, circular economy, environmental perspective, and adoption factors. Biodigesters, composting, silvopastoral systems, and specific diets simultaneously contribute to mitigating emissions and utilizing waste. Divergences lie in the emphasis on animal nutrition or manure management. It is concluded that the circular economy in cattle farming is viable, although it requires longitudinal and cost-benefit studies, coherent public policies, and adoption mechanisms for small producers.
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