Valor Econômico: Study by Minerva and Imaflora shows that cattle ranches can capture carbon
An article published this Saturday (6/11) in the Valor Econômico newspaper included a study conducted by Minerva Foods, South America's largest beef exporter, and the Institute for Forest and Agricultural Management and Certification (Imaflora). The carbon balance was carried out in 25 cattle ranches that supply cattle to Minerva in the five countries where the company has meatpacking plants (Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Paraguay and Uruguay) and the results were disclosed during an event at the World Climate Conference (COP-26) in Glasgow.
"The results show that it is possible to reduce emissions and this may inspire others to follow suit," said Isabel Garcia-Drigo, Imaflora's climate and agricultural chains manager, in a video interview given to Valor Econômico. She explained that the institute had already been conducting a carbon balance in coffee and grain farms, but was working towards extending it to cattle-ranching due to its relevance in mitigating greenhouse gas emissions and in regional economies.
Read the full article at https://valor.globo.com/agronegocios/noticia/2021/11/06/estudo-de-minerva-e-imaflora-mostra-que-fazendas-de-gado-podem-capturar-carbono.ghtml
Video with highlights of Beef on Track
Did you miss the first live sessions and want to know more about the implementation of the Livestock Supplier Monitoring Protocol in the Amazon? Watch the video, compiled by Imaflora, of the main talks with beef industry representatives, the Public Prosecutor’s Office, the retail sector and civil society.
Workshop offers training for meatpackers about the Audit Protocol for Cattle Commitments in the Amazon
Event laid out the guidelines for the verification of the Term of Adjustment of Conduct (TAC) for Beef to representatives of five companies
Protocol for the Monitoring of Cattle Suppliers in the Amazon is available on the website
After official approval by the Public Prosecutor’s Office (MPF), the protocol coordinated by Imaflora defines the parameters and details the rules for the auditing of suppliers and cattle purchases.