Author: Thomas M. R. Gérard, PhD candidate, Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University

Over the past 50 years, Brazil has emerged as one of the world’s agricultural giants. Becoming a leading global exporter of soybeans, beef, coffee and sugar has significantly boosted its economy and placed the country at the centre of the global food system. This agricultural development, however, has come at a cost. The expansion of agriculture […]