Sustainable agriculture

Economically viable, this agricultural activity also contributes to the preservation of the Amazonian flora.

The Amazon is considered the most biodiverse region in the world. The area corresponding to Brazil is 4,196,953 million km2, according to the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). The flora distributed throughout this area is quite diverse, consisting of trees, herbs, shrubs, shrubby trees, lianas and vines. According to a research team, 14,003 different plant species have been cataloged in the Amazon. Of which 10,674 species are present in Brazilian territory.

It is understood from these species that most of the Amazonian plants are from the angiosperm group, with 13,990. Angiosperms are plants that best adapt to the terrestrial environment. Due to their high complexity, evolutionary development and geographical distribution, they also become a very diverse group. Thus, they can be both grassy and large trees. The main feature of these plants is the presence of flowers and fruits. In contrast, only 13 specimens are from the gymnosperm group.

The fruits and flowers provided by the nearly 14,000 plants that dominate the Amazonian flora serve as food for much of the native fauna. As well as other benefits to the ecosystem. If we consider sustainable food production, that is, a model of non-predatory agriculture, the advantages are numerous.

Sustainable agriculture contributes to the conservation and protection of the biome’s natural resources. Based on avoiding further damage, impacts or waste to these resources during the phases of the production chain. In addition, they contribute to the reduction of global warming, as they have low dependence on non-renewable energy sources and are part of the reforestation process of deforested areas.

Fruits of The Amazon projects that by implementing a sustainable agricultural activity, the damage caused by aggressive activities such as farming and clandestine mining would be subtracted. And thus, giving room for the social and economic development of the Brazilian Amazon region. The planting of fruit trees would benefit the preservation of native fauna and flora, as well as the prosperity of the local population.

Written and edited by: Leonardo Sevilhano