EDAPHOCLIMATIC ASPECTS THAT JUSTIFY PASTURE IRRIGATION IN THE CERRADO BIOME

Abstract

Brazil is a country with great water availability, despite being poorly distributed along its extension, and this resource is indispensable for life. The Cerrado is a biome that occupies approximately 24% of the Brazilian territory, holding a vast diversity in fauna and flora, in addition to having great hydrological potential. The present work aimed to address the biotic and abiotic factors that can influence the decision-making aspects of water use in Brazil for irrigation of tropical pastures in the Cerrado biome. Most pastures are found in the Cerrado biome, and have some stage of degradation, directly affecting forage production. When water becomes a limiting factor for the growth of the forage canopy, the use of irrigation is necessary, being an investment that can present positive results, in increasing forage production and consequently in animal productivity.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.032-025