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Bioeconomics considerations on the modal production system of beef cattle in Pantanal / Considerações bioeconômicas sobre o sistema de produção modal do gado de corte no Pantanal

2022; Brazilian Journal of Development; Volume: 8; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.34117/bjdv8n4-388

2525-8761

Urbano Gomes Pinto De Abreu, Mariane Crespolini Dos Santos, Sérgio de Zen,

Rural Development and Agriculture

Beef cattle production is one of the main agricultural activities in Brazil accounting for approximately 75% of agricultural properties in the country and significantly impacting gross domestic product (GDP) figures. However, raising beef cattle is a complex activity, with great variability in the combination of production factors. In this study, we assessed scale gains in beef cattle and performed a temporal analysis of the modal system in the Pantanal biome, central-west Brazil. Beef cattle production systems were analyzed for Corumbá, state of Mato Grosso do Sul. Typical farms of 3,600 hectares (ha), 9,000 ha, 14,400 ha, and 30,000 ha were determined from primary data from focus group surveys conducted by CEPEA. Results showed that the smallest property was the most efficient in using natural resources and had the highest economic return relative to the effective operational cost (EOC), followed by the largest property. Profitability increased significantly over the years due to record calf prices in 2014 and increased production. Intermediate-sized properties had the worst economic results and negative net margin even when the producer’s pro-labore is not considered.