Buffalo Agribusiness Alternative in Food Production in Latin America
Abstract
Buffaloes represent an alternative that demonstrates superior performance compared to conventional species in tropical regions across several aspects, particularly under the double-purpose model. From this perspective, buffalo systems align with the operational logic of small family farms, which generally ensure income with a low level of risk and promote the long-term sustainability of their productive units. The objective of this study was to evaluate the viability of buffalo production in extensive grazing systems, considering aspects such as its levels of productivity and profitability as agribusiness, particularly through grazing systems that facilitate the high availability of common fodder in the tropics and operate at reduced production costs. In conclusion, buffaloes present an alternative for the production of safer and profitable food products and can serve as a foundation to ensure the standard of living of producers and promote the implementation of more efficient and sustainable systems from the perspective of enhancing the efficiency of agribusiness dedicated to milk and meat production.
Keywords: agribusiness; buffaloes; dual purpose; food production; Latin America
DOI：10.62321/issn.1000-1298.2024.10.05
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