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Is farm land worth buying?

Is farm land worth buying?

It depends on a variety of factors, including the location of the land, its size and condition, and its potential for agricultural use. In general, farm land can be a good investment if it is located in an area with strong demand for agricultural products and has good soil quality and access to water. However, …

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Do Amazon tribes speak English?

Do Amazon tribes speak English?

It is unlikely that the majority of Amazon tribes speak English, as English is not the primary language of most indigenous communities in the Amazon region. The Amazon rainforest is home to a diverse array of indigenous cultures and languages, with over 400 different indigenous languages spoken in the region. Many of these languages have …

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What is a banana house?

What is a banana house?

A banana house is a type of house that is made from banana plants or other tropical plant materials. Banana houses are typically found in tropical regions, where banana plants are abundant and can be used as a natural building material. Banana houses can be constructed in a variety of ways, depending on the specific …

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Why is it hard to live in the Amazon rainforest?

Why is it hard to live in the Amazon rainforest?

There are a number of challenges associated with living in the Amazon rainforest, including: Overall, living in the Amazon rainforest can be challenging due to the remote and rugged nature of the region, and it requires a certain level of resourcefulness and adaptability. However, for those who are willing to take on these challenges, the …

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Effect of agriculture on amazon forest

Effect of agriculture on amazon forest

Agriculture has had a significant impact on the Amazon rainforest. Large-scale agriculture, particularly the cultivation of soybeans and beef cattle, has led to the clearing of vast tracts of the forest, releasing carbon dioxide and contributing to climate change. The expansion of agriculture has also had negative impacts on the indigenous communities and wildlife that …

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A very successful first workshop in Cardiff in May 2018 !!

A group of international scholars and graduate students took part in the First Workshop of the Agro-Cultures network, which happened at the School of Geography and Planning, Cardiff University, in May 2018. It was a wonderful opportunity to engage in productive discussions and attend interesting presentations about current trends of […]CONTINUE READING

Movie about the Rikbaktsa: ” Entre Histórias, relatos e memórias”

This documentary (in Portuguese) is related to the doctoral work of Júlio César dos Santos, professor in the Alta Floresta campus of the IFMT.It also benefited from the expert contribution of Dr Célio Pedraça of IFMT/Rondonópolis. The movie presents elements of Rikbaktsa culture and memory, which are little known by

Project “The Brazis and their Memories”

The project “The Brazis and their Memories” [“Os Brasis e suas memórias: Os indígenas na formação nacional”] aims to produce and disseminate new data and interpretations about a very little studied and well-known aspect in the history of the country: the continued and persistent presence of the native population

Programme of the Colloquium “AMAZON’S RISING VIOLENCE AND DISTURBING TRENDS” – 30 JAN- 02 FEB 2020

Ultimate Picture Palace (Jeune Street, Oxford OX4 1BN)18:30 Beyond Fordlândia (Documentary Feature, Brazil, 2018, Marcos Colón) http://www.uppcinema.com/film/beyond-fordlandia With the film director and introduced by Laura Rival (ODID), followed by a Q&A sessionFriday 31 Jan – Rhodes House (South Parks Road, Oxford OX1 3RG) – limited seats8:30 Arrival – registration9:00 Welcome by Agrocultures, Amazônia Latitude and …

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O papel de gado e soja no ciclo de desmatamento – Deutsche Welle

ESPECIAL AMAZÔNIA O papel de gado e soja no ciclo de desmatamento Agricultura e pecuária pressionam a Amazônia há décadas e são fruto do modelo adotado pelo regime militar para “desenvolver” a região, que já perdeu área de floresta equivalente a mais de duas Alemanhas. Por Clarissa Neher A Floresta

A cidade que mata o futuro: Altamira

A cidade que mata o futuro: em 2020, Altamira enfrenta um aumento avassalador de suicídios de adolescentes Nos quatro primeiros meses do ano, o número de pessoas que tiraram a própria vida na cidade mais violenta da Amazônia já é quase o triplo da média anual do Brasil Eliane Brum

Necrotério Brasil: Um País Insepulto

Necrotério Brasil: Um País Insepulto Antonio A. R. Ioris and Rafael R. Ioris (publicado em A Terra é Redonda, https://aterraeredonda.com.br) O Brasil é hoje um dos epicentros da crise mundial do Coronavírus, tendo passado o número de casos da China, onde parece que tudo começou, e a probabilidade sinistra de

CIMI – Nota Pública contra as falaciosas acusações da Funai

Nota Pública contra as falaciosas acusações da Funai Publicada nesta quarta-feira, 6, a nota é assinada por entidades e organizações indígenas, indigenistas, socioambientais e de direitos humanos Nós organizações indígenas, indigenistas, socioambientais e de direitos humanos abaixo assinadas, repudiamos com veemência a Nota apócrifa veiculada pela Assessoria de Comunicação da