This article highlights the main changes observed in Brazilian agriculture and analyzes the connections of the observed changes in global agriculture. My approach to the analysis focuses the main drivers of changes, where ...

This study examines the effects of a commodities’ trade shock on the agricultural sector. I estimate the impacts of the increased Chinese demand for commodities on land use, technology adoption and agricultural productivity ...

It is known that the rural worker is exposed to a number of environmental factors that influence directly in the performance of his work as the mechanical vibrations and the risks of the machine tipping over. These harmful ...

Evaluating the performance of the Brazilian State in rural areas, we observe that the actions have always been in favor of the agrarian elite, marginalizing other social segments. In the context of agricultural modernization, ...

Agriculture is essential for the country's economic development. Brazil stands out in world agricultural production. All surplus produced is destined for exports. In this way, this research aimed to determine the agricultural ...