In this episode of The Dairy Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Arthur Neto from the Federal University of Mato Grosso in Brazil explores the principles and benefits of crop-livestock integration systems. He explains how combining trees, forage, and livestock in rotational systems can improve soil health, enhance sustainability, and support carbon neutrality in livestock operations. Listen now on all major platforms!

"Integration helps both the environment and the farmer, improving soil fertility and animal welfare through shade and comfort."

Meet the guest: Dr. Arthur Neto is a professor at the Federal University of Mato Grosso in Brazil, with a Ph.D. in Tropical Agriculture and training in forage conservation at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. His research focuses on integrated systems that combine crop, livestock, and forestry components to improve sustainability.

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What will you learn: 

• (00:00) Highlight
• (01:19) Introduction
• (03:03) Crop-livestock integration
• (04:54) Carbon and soil benefits
• (05:43) Certification and emissions
• (07:29) Grass species selection
• (09:16) Balancing economics
• (10:19) Closing thoughts

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