Author(s): DRUCKER, D. P.; PINTO, D. M.; FIDALGO, E. C. C.; CUSTODIO, D. de O.; VICTORIA, D. de C.; ALMEIDA, B. T. de; PIEROZZI JUNIOR, I.; MACHADO, C. R. de L.; SANTOS, V. V. dos; SILVA, G. B. S. da; LAFORET, M. R. C.; TAKEMURA, C. M.; OLIVEIRA, L. H. M. de

We describe our effort on building a Spatial Data Infrastructure (SDI) at Embrapa, the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation, a networked public company composed by 46 research centers distribut... ...

Repository: BDPA     Publication year: 2017

Author(s): FREIRE, J. R. de S.; SANTOS, I. C. dos; SAUER, L.

Over the past decades, Brazilian agriculture has played an important role in the international market, in response to growing global demand for products, services and food security. This achievement w... ...

Repository: BDPA     Publication year: 2016

Author(s): GOMES, E. G.; SOUZA, G. da S. e; GAZZOLA, R.; AVILA, A. F. D.

We use census data (1996 and 2006) to model the agricultural production at state level in Brazil. Cost efficiency measurements are computed using data envelopment analysis and the response is assessed... ...

Repository: BDPA     Publication year: 2010

Author(s): INAMASU, R. Y.; NAIME, J. M.; FRAGALLE, E. P.; QUEIROS, L. R.; RESENDE, A. V.; VILELA, M. F.; BASSOI, L. H.; PEREZ, N. B.; BERNARDI, A. C. C.

The adoption of adequate technologies for food, biomass and fiber production can increase yield and quality and also reduce environmental impact through an efficient input application. Precision agric... ...

Repository: BDPA     Publication year: 2012

Author(s): ARAUJO, G. P. de

Drawing from previous studies, this review proposes a research agenda in regard to household food waste, a neglected topic within the field of consumer behavior. This phenomenon has remarkable social... ...

Repository: BDPA     Publication year: 2016

Author(s): OLIVEIRA, F. S. de; BONACELLI, M. B. M.

Abstract: The arrangement of different research institutions and partners, including public funding agencies, is mandatory to address the current science, technology and innovation challenges. The acc... ...

Repository: BDPA     Publication year: 2019

Author(s): BARBOSA, F. F. L.; ANDRADE, E. C. de; NASCIMENTO, A. S. do; BARBOSA, C. de J.; SILVA, S. X. B.; ALENCAR, J. A. de; NORONHA, A. C. da S.; ISHIDA, A. K. N.; GARCIA, T. B.; NAVA, D. E.; BUENO, B.

The citrus Huanglongbing (HLB), recognized as the most devastating citrus disease worldwide, was detected in Sao Paulo state, Brazil in 2004. The HLB management strategy employed in São Paulo is based... ...

Repository: BDPA     Publication year: 2013

Author(s): VILELA, D.; BASIGALUP, D. H.; FERREIRA, R. de P.

Agro-food and agro-industrial systems in Latin America must anticipate future trends and ensure permanent adjustment of research priorities to the evolving global needs. Innovations should follow the... ...

Repository: BDPA     Publication year: 2020

Author(s): BERTIN, P. R. B.; VACARI, I.; SIMÃO, V. P. M.; VISOLI, M. C.; LEITE, F. C. L.

This article presents the experience of the Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation (Embrapa) - a large state-owned company that plays an important global role in research, development, and innova... ...

Repository: BDPA     Publication year: 2010

Author(s): MAIA, C. M. B. F.; MADARI, B. E.; NOVOTNY, E. H.

To mitigate global warming, major changes in the global carbon balance are expected as the world’s larger economies migrate to energy matrices that emit less greenhouse gases (GHG). Alternatives of ca... ...

Repository: BDPA     Publication year: 2011