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CAROLINA LIZARRALDE PIQUET, PHD
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Global Agro Insights: The Blog
Welcome to Global Agro Insights! This blog offers an in-depth look at livestock and sustainability through my personal and professional experiences across different countries. Currently, you can explore my detailed country profile on Uruguay’s beef cattle industry. In the future, I’ll be sharing more profiles, along with travel tips, explanations of key concepts like carbon footprint, and photos that highlight consumer trends.
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Why Uruguay Is a Global Leader in Sustainable Beef Production?
Uruguay is located in South America and covers 176,215 square kilometers, with 95% of its land being productive. The country’s mild climate features four distinct seasons, an average temperature of 17 degrees Celsius, and an annual rainfall of 1300 millimeters. Its terrain is predominantly fertile and slightly undulating, with the highest point, Cerro Catedral, reaching 514 meters. Uruguay has an extensive hydrographic network, including numerous rivers, streams, and tributaries.
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The Livestock System of Kenya: Pastoralism and Beyond
Kenya, located in East Africa, covers approximately 580,367 square kilometers and is known for its diverse landscape and rich natural resources. The country experiences a tropical climate with distinct wet and dry seasons, an average temperature of 25 degrees Celsius, and annual rainfall ranging from 200 to 1200 millimeters. Kenya’s terrain varies from fertile highlands to arid savannas, with Mount Kenya standing as its highest peak…
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New Zealand: The Sheep Nation
New Zealand is an island nation located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean, covering an area of approximately 268,021 square kilometers. The country is renowned for its diverse and dramatic landscapes, which include lush forests, rolling hills, and towering mountain ranges. New Zealand experiences a temperate maritime climate, with mild temperatures that average around 12 degrees Celsius. The country receives substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation ranging from 600 to 1600 millimeters depending on the region. Its highest point is Aoraki/Mount Cook, standing at 3,724 meters, and the terrain varies from fertile plains to rugged coastlines and volcanic plateaus.
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