Sustainability of Livestock Systems in the Pampa Biome of Brazil: An Analysis Highlighting the Rangeland Dilemma

João Garibaldi Almeida Viana, Rafaela Vendruscolo, Vicente Celestino Pires Silveira, Fernando Luiz Ferreira de Quadros, Mariana Patricia Mezzomo and Jean François Tourrand
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João Garibaldi Almeida Viana: Business and Economics, Federal University of Pampa, Santana do Livramento 97573-634, Brazil
Rafaela Vendruscolo: Rural Development, Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology Farroupilha, São Vicente do Sul 97420-000, Brazil
Vicente Celestino Pires Silveira: Rural Extension, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, Brazil
Fernando Luiz Ferreira de Quadros: Animal Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, Brazil
Mariana Patricia Mezzomo: Animal Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, Brazil
Jean François Tourrand: Animal Science, Federal University of Santa Maria, Santa Maria 97105-900, Brazil

Sustainability, 2021, vol. 13, issue 24, 1-24

Abstract: The objective of this study was to analyse the sustainability of different livestock systems in the Brazilian Pampa biome, from the perspective of the rangeland dilemma. We used the indicator-based framework for evaluating the sustainability of natural resource management systems (MESMIS). These were constructed for social, economic and environmental dimensions, and they were measured across a study suite of 115 establishments, representing the rangeland livestock system (RLS), intensive livestock system, and livestock–agricultural system (ALS). Indicator averages were compared between three systems via ANOVA and Tukey test. The results allocated a higher level of sustainability to RLS. When the three land-use systems were analysed across the dimensions, significant differences were found in their environmental sustainability, with the ALS presenting poorer results. Within each dimension, there were significant differences in the indicators for production systems, social participation and capital flow. We discussed two main points: the results found through the concept of the rangeland dilemma, by exploring its conditions, in addition to exposing the concept of functional integrity. In conclusion, an approach to develop policies for the Pampa is to recognize the rangeland as a “common good”, to generate income and stimulate the local economy.

Keywords: functional integrity; MESMIS method; rangeland socio-ecosystem; sustainability indicators; sustainable rangeland management (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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