Biotecnologia e agricultura: da ciência e tecnologia aos impactos da inovação

Abstract

C Resumo: O texto mostra a evolução recente da biotecnologia agrícola, sua situação no Brasil atual, e faz um balanço de seus impactos econômicos e sociais. Chama atenção para o fato de esta tecnologia ter passado rapidamente do estágio de ciência para o de inovação, com impactos significativos na economia nacional. Palavras-chave: Biotecnologia agrícola. Impactos econômicos. Transgênicos.Abstract: The paper show the recent agriculture biotechnology evolution, the brazilian situation and does a balance of the economics and socials impacts. The paper call attention to the fact of that technology to be quickly changing from the science's level to the innovation one, with significant impacts in the national economy.

Biotechnology in agriculture: The perception of farmers on the inclusion of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) in agricultural production

“…Propagation of a new product is not sufficient to just lower production costs or higher yields, it is also necessary that the product be accepted by the consumer market. In the case of GM crops, market acceptance is related not only to the preference of the consumer, but also with existing regulations in the buyer countries (Silveira et al, 2005). Although there are still doubts and disputes about the criteria used to define the quality, consumer interest in the origin of the agricultural product is no longer treated with contempt by farmers.…”

Knowledge Management Trends in Biotechnology in Brazil

“…The wide set of opportunities created by biotechnology, especially in health and agriculture areas, show the essentiality of its development as competitive strategy and expansion input in international market, mainly in developing countries such as Brazil. Brazil is a country with great potential for the development of agricultural biotechnology because it has a wide biological diversity and is rich in plants, animals, and microorganisms [19]. Since the 1970s, the biotechnology applied in agriculture has been productive and economic relevance in the country.…”

Costs management in maize and soybean production

“…Some technologies including seeds, fertilizers, defensives, machinery, and agricultural implements have been essential for increasing of productivity of soybean and maize (Herrendorf & Schoellman, 2015;Silveira, Borges, & Buainain, 2005). However, the adoption of this set of technologies has resulted in an increase in production costs over the last few years and consequently in the need for efficient and effective farm management.…”