PSXVI-7 Sustainability Index Approach of the Brazilian Pampa Biome

Abstract The need to increase food production resulting from agricultural activities is a major challenge for farmers. Thus, evaluating systems sustainability perspective has become priority in the Brazilian Pampa biome. last decade there been an of croplands, soybean areas, and decrease rangelands beef cattle systems. This study connected land use change, such as soil water conservation; economic context, where revenues incomes are earned different source. aim was elaborate index able measure at farm-level. developed be adhered biome context by consultancy perceptions experts. Sustainability Assessment Food Agriculture Systems guidelines, FAO, used reference indicators that formed (iSus). After selection indicators, experts were consulted judge their priorities according analytic hierarchy process methodology. An electronic form through Google Forms sent each region dimensions, themes, indicators. selected dimensions did not present differences, demonstrating perception experts, no dimension priority. investment (economic dimension), human health safety (social (environmental had within dimensions. In indicator analysis, differences between It possible define groups high, medium, low Water management, health, net revenue highest rating brought adherence regional index. incorporation iSus can contribute broad actions utilization will allow basic premises could measured identified.