Voluntary sustainability standards and soil health: insights from a case study in soybean production in Brazilian Savannah DOI
Graciele Angnes, Danielle Mendes Thame Denny, Jan Grenz

и другие.

Experimental Agriculture, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 61

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Summary Given the increasing global demand for sustainable agricultural practices, there is a growing need to evaluate effectiveness of governance mechanisms. This paper presents case study analysis voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) and their impact on maintaining soil health in context soybean production, specifically Brazilian Savannah (Cerrado biome). The production certified by VSS ProTerra Roundtable Responsible Soy was evaluated 35 farms, considering factors such as land use, deforestation, cultivation methods, pesticide usage, effects health. assessment these conducted through comprehensive methodology that included field visits, sampling laboratory analysis, remote sensing techniques using satellite imagery, structured interviews with farm managers. are private mechanisms establish quality be followed various areas. shows generally respected farms and, particular, excluding deforestation. promote incremental improvements within overall large-scale, business-as-usual agriculture promoting practices enhance fertility, reduce erosion, optimise input use. These actions can contribute stronger health, boosting resilience, productivity. urgency reconciling food climate change mitigation adaptation will increase interest certification coming decades. Therefore, monitoring verification those standards, shown our study, fundamental provide true benefits, transparency, confidence market.

Язык: Английский

Voluntary sustainability standards and soil health: insights from a case study in soybean production in Brazilian Savannah DOI
Graciele Angnes, Danielle Mendes Thame Denny, Jan Grenz

и другие.

Experimental Agriculture, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 61

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025

Summary Given the increasing global demand for sustainable agricultural practices, there is a growing need to evaluate effectiveness of governance mechanisms. This paper presents case study analysis voluntary sustainability standards (VSS) and their impact on maintaining soil health in context soybean production, specifically Brazilian Savannah (Cerrado biome). The production certified by VSS ProTerra Roundtable Responsible Soy was evaluated 35 farms, considering factors such as land use, deforestation, cultivation methods, pesticide usage, effects health. assessment these conducted through comprehensive methodology that included field visits, sampling laboratory analysis, remote sensing techniques using satellite imagery, structured interviews with farm managers. are private mechanisms establish quality be followed various areas. shows generally respected farms and, particular, excluding deforestation. promote incremental improvements within overall large-scale, business-as-usual agriculture promoting practices enhance fertility, reduce erosion, optimise input use. These actions can contribute stronger health, boosting resilience, productivity. urgency reconciling food climate change mitigation adaptation will increase interest certification coming decades. Therefore, monitoring verification those standards, shown our study, fundamental provide true benefits, transparency, confidence market.

Язык: Английский

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