The Miracle of The Cerrado

Providing enough food for the world's population has always been a topic of discussion for recent economist. Brazil has recently taken a huge step towards being able to reach that long-term goal of stopping world starvation by 2050. However, Brazil had to go through a process before making this huge breakthrough. The recipe for success started with pouring industrial quantities of lime (pulverised limestone or chalk) onto the soil to reduce levels of acidity. Second, introduced a new breed of grass that is capable to grow in the cerrado for the development of cattle. Thirdly, started using a new breed of soybean that jumped Brazil to the second largest user of GM(genetically modified) soya after the United States. It is emphasized that Brazil had to implant a system and not just new technology in order to be agriculturally successful. This article helps explain that it takes many aspects of a country to come together in order to see real development and positive growth.