Questões de Concurso Público EMBRAPA 2025 para Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Segurança e Saúde do Trabalho
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Ano: 2025
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
EMBRAPA
Provas:
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Administração de Pessoas
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CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Folha de Pagamento |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Desenvolvimento Humano |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Saúde Ocupacional |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Segurança e Saúde do Trabalho |
Q3344457
Inglês
Texto associado
Climate change poses significant challenges to cattle
farming, a sector vital to global food security. Among the most
pressing concerns is the increasing frequency and intensity
of droughts. Reduced rainfall diminishes pasture quality and
availability, limiting feed for livestock and increasing water
scarcity. This can lead to decreased animal growth rates, reduced
milk production, and increased mortality rates. Moreover,
prolonged droughts can contribute to desertification, shrinking
available grazing land and forcing farmers to adopt costly
alternative feeding strategies.
Beyond drought, other climate-related impacts include
heat stress, which can significantly impact animal health and
productivity. Rising temperatures can exacerbate heat stress,
leading to decreased feed intake, reduced fertility, and increased
mortality in livestock. Furthermore, extreme weather events, such
as heavy rainfall and flooding, can cause infrastructure damage,
contaminate water sources, and lead to the loss of livestock.
The cattle farming sector itself contributes to climate
change through greenhouse gas emissions, primarily methane
produced during animal digestion and nitrous oxide from manure
management. Deforestation for pasture expansion also releases
significant amounts of carbon dioxide.
To address these challenges, a multi-pronged approach is
crucial.
• Genetic selection: Breeding programs focused on
developing drought-resistant and heat-tolerant
livestock breeds are vital.
• Sustainable feeding strategies: Implementing precision
feeding techniques, improving feed efficiency, and
exploring alternative feed sources, such as
drought-resistant forage varieties, can enhance
livestock resilience.
• Integrated farming systems: Integrating crop and
livestock production, such as through agroforestry
systems, can improve soil health, enhance water
retention, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Technological innovations: Utilizing technologies
such as precision livestock farming, remote sensing for
pasture monitoring, and renewable energy sources can
improve resource efficiency and reduce the
environmental footprint of cattle production.
Furthermore, strong policy support, including incentives
for sustainable farming practices, investments in research and
development, and improved access to climate information
services, are essential for the long-term sustainability of the cattle
farming sector.
Addressing the challenges posed by climate change
requires a collaborative effort involving farmers, researchers,
policymakers, and consumers. By embracing innovative
solutions, prioritizing sustainable practices, and fostering a
collective understanding of the importance of climate-resilient
livestock production, we can ensure a future when this vital
sector continues to thrive while minimizing its environmental
impact.
Internet:<conafer.org.br> (adapted).
Judge the following items based on the text above.
The sentence: “If we don’t have conscious of the impact of climate change in our agriculture, we will soon have irreversible consequences.” is the correct English version for the following information in Portuguese: Se não tivermos consciência do impacto das mudanças climáticas em nossa agricultura, logo teremos consequências irreversíveis.
Ano: 2025
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
EMBRAPA
Provas:
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Administração de Pessoas
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CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Folha de Pagamento |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Desenvolvimento Humano |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Saúde Ocupacional |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Segurança e Saúde do Trabalho |
Q3344458
Inglês
Texto associado
Climate change poses significant challenges to cattle
farming, a sector vital to global food security. Among the most
pressing concerns is the increasing frequency and intensity
of droughts. Reduced rainfall diminishes pasture quality and
availability, limiting feed for livestock and increasing water
scarcity. This can lead to decreased animal growth rates, reduced
milk production, and increased mortality rates. Moreover,
prolonged droughts can contribute to desertification, shrinking
available grazing land and forcing farmers to adopt costly
alternative feeding strategies.
Beyond drought, other climate-related impacts include
heat stress, which can significantly impact animal health and
productivity. Rising temperatures can exacerbate heat stress,
leading to decreased feed intake, reduced fertility, and increased
mortality in livestock. Furthermore, extreme weather events, such
as heavy rainfall and flooding, can cause infrastructure damage,
contaminate water sources, and lead to the loss of livestock.
The cattle farming sector itself contributes to climate
change through greenhouse gas emissions, primarily methane
produced during animal digestion and nitrous oxide from manure
management. Deforestation for pasture expansion also releases
significant amounts of carbon dioxide.
To address these challenges, a multi-pronged approach is
crucial.
• Genetic selection: Breeding programs focused on
developing drought-resistant and heat-tolerant
livestock breeds are vital.
• Sustainable feeding strategies: Implementing precision
feeding techniques, improving feed efficiency, and
exploring alternative feed sources, such as
drought-resistant forage varieties, can enhance
livestock resilience.
• Integrated farming systems: Integrating crop and
livestock production, such as through agroforestry
systems, can improve soil health, enhance water
retention, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Technological innovations: Utilizing technologies
such as precision livestock farming, remote sensing for
pasture monitoring, and renewable energy sources can
improve resource efficiency and reduce the
environmental footprint of cattle production.
Furthermore, strong policy support, including incentives
for sustainable farming practices, investments in research and
development, and improved access to climate information
services, are essential for the long-term sustainability of the cattle
farming sector.
Addressing the challenges posed by climate change
requires a collaborative effort involving farmers, researchers,
policymakers, and consumers. By embracing innovative
solutions, prioritizing sustainable practices, and fostering a
collective understanding of the importance of climate-resilient
livestock production, we can ensure a future when this vital
sector continues to thrive while minimizing its environmental
impact.
Internet:<conafer.org.br> (adapted).
Judge the following items based on the text above.
The excerpt: “prolonged droughts can contribute to desertification, shrinking available grazing land and forcing farmers to adopt costly alternative feeding strategies” (in the first paragraph) can be correctly translated as: secas prolongadas podem contribuir para a desertificação, diminuindo as terras de pastagem disponíveis e forçando os agricultores a adotarem estratégias alimentares alternativas dispendiosas.
Ano: 2025
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
EMBRAPA
Provas:
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Administração de Pessoas
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CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Folha de Pagamento |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Desenvolvimento Humano |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Saúde Ocupacional |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Segurança e Saúde do Trabalho |
Q3344459
Inglês
Texto associado
Climate change poses significant challenges to cattle
farming, a sector vital to global food security. Among the most
pressing concerns is the increasing frequency and intensity
of droughts. Reduced rainfall diminishes pasture quality and
availability, limiting feed for livestock and increasing water
scarcity. This can lead to decreased animal growth rates, reduced
milk production, and increased mortality rates. Moreover,
prolonged droughts can contribute to desertification, shrinking
available grazing land and forcing farmers to adopt costly
alternative feeding strategies.
Beyond drought, other climate-related impacts include
heat stress, which can significantly impact animal health and
productivity. Rising temperatures can exacerbate heat stress,
leading to decreased feed intake, reduced fertility, and increased
mortality in livestock. Furthermore, extreme weather events, such
as heavy rainfall and flooding, can cause infrastructure damage,
contaminate water sources, and lead to the loss of livestock.
The cattle farming sector itself contributes to climate
change through greenhouse gas emissions, primarily methane
produced during animal digestion and nitrous oxide from manure
management. Deforestation for pasture expansion also releases
significant amounts of carbon dioxide.
To address these challenges, a multi-pronged approach is
crucial.
• Genetic selection: Breeding programs focused on
developing drought-resistant and heat-tolerant
livestock breeds are vital.
• Sustainable feeding strategies: Implementing precision
feeding techniques, improving feed efficiency, and
exploring alternative feed sources, such as
drought-resistant forage varieties, can enhance
livestock resilience.
• Integrated farming systems: Integrating crop and
livestock production, such as through agroforestry
systems, can improve soil health, enhance water
retention, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Technological innovations: Utilizing technologies
such as precision livestock farming, remote sensing for
pasture monitoring, and renewable energy sources can
improve resource efficiency and reduce the
environmental footprint of cattle production.
Furthermore, strong policy support, including incentives
for sustainable farming practices, investments in research and
development, and improved access to climate information
services, are essential for the long-term sustainability of the cattle
farming sector.
Addressing the challenges posed by climate change
requires a collaborative effort involving farmers, researchers,
policymakers, and consumers. By embracing innovative
solutions, prioritizing sustainable practices, and fostering a
collective understanding of the importance of climate-resilient
livestock production, we can ensure a future when this vital
sector continues to thrive while minimizing its environmental
impact.
Internet:<conafer.org.br> (adapted).
Judge the following items based on the text above.
In relation to cattle farming practices, carbon dioxide is the most important greenhouse gas emitter, originating from the transportation of animals.
Ano: 2025
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
EMBRAPA
Provas:
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Administração de Pessoas
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CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Folha de Pagamento |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Desenvolvimento Humano |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Saúde Ocupacional |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Segurança e Saúde do Trabalho |
Q3344460
Inglês
Texto associado
Climate change poses significant challenges to cattle
farming, a sector vital to global food security. Among the most
pressing concerns is the increasing frequency and intensity
of droughts. Reduced rainfall diminishes pasture quality and
availability, limiting feed for livestock and increasing water
scarcity. This can lead to decreased animal growth rates, reduced
milk production, and increased mortality rates. Moreover,
prolonged droughts can contribute to desertification, shrinking
available grazing land and forcing farmers to adopt costly
alternative feeding strategies.
Beyond drought, other climate-related impacts include
heat stress, which can significantly impact animal health and
productivity. Rising temperatures can exacerbate heat stress,
leading to decreased feed intake, reduced fertility, and increased
mortality in livestock. Furthermore, extreme weather events, such
as heavy rainfall and flooding, can cause infrastructure damage,
contaminate water sources, and lead to the loss of livestock.
The cattle farming sector itself contributes to climate
change through greenhouse gas emissions, primarily methane
produced during animal digestion and nitrous oxide from manure
management. Deforestation for pasture expansion also releases
significant amounts of carbon dioxide.
To address these challenges, a multi-pronged approach is
crucial.
• Genetic selection: Breeding programs focused on
developing drought-resistant and heat-tolerant
livestock breeds are vital.
• Sustainable feeding strategies: Implementing precision
feeding techniques, improving feed efficiency, and
exploring alternative feed sources, such as
drought-resistant forage varieties, can enhance
livestock resilience.
• Integrated farming systems: Integrating crop and
livestock production, such as through agroforestry
systems, can improve soil health, enhance water
retention, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Technological innovations: Utilizing technologies
such as precision livestock farming, remote sensing for
pasture monitoring, and renewable energy sources can
improve resource efficiency and reduce the
environmental footprint of cattle production.
Furthermore, strong policy support, including incentives
for sustainable farming practices, investments in research and
development, and improved access to climate information
services, are essential for the long-term sustainability of the cattle
farming sector.
Addressing the challenges posed by climate change
requires a collaborative effort involving farmers, researchers,
policymakers, and consumers. By embracing innovative
solutions, prioritizing sustainable practices, and fostering a
collective understanding of the importance of climate-resilient
livestock production, we can ensure a future when this vital
sector continues to thrive while minimizing its environmental
impact.
Internet:<conafer.org.br> (adapted).
Judge the following items based on the text above.
One of the strategies proposed focuses on specific systems for both soil health and water retention improvement.
Ano: 2025
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
EMBRAPA
Provas:
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Administração de Pessoas
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CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Folha de Pagamento |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Desenvolvimento Humano |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Saúde Ocupacional |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Segurança e Saúde do Trabalho |
Q3344461
Inglês
Texto associado
Climate change poses significant challenges to cattle
farming, a sector vital to global food security. Among the most
pressing concerns is the increasing frequency and intensity
of droughts. Reduced rainfall diminishes pasture quality and
availability, limiting feed for livestock and increasing water
scarcity. This can lead to decreased animal growth rates, reduced
milk production, and increased mortality rates. Moreover,
prolonged droughts can contribute to desertification, shrinking
available grazing land and forcing farmers to adopt costly
alternative feeding strategies.
Beyond drought, other climate-related impacts include
heat stress, which can significantly impact animal health and
productivity. Rising temperatures can exacerbate heat stress,
leading to decreased feed intake, reduced fertility, and increased
mortality in livestock. Furthermore, extreme weather events, such
as heavy rainfall and flooding, can cause infrastructure damage,
contaminate water sources, and lead to the loss of livestock.
The cattle farming sector itself contributes to climate
change through greenhouse gas emissions, primarily methane
produced during animal digestion and nitrous oxide from manure
management. Deforestation for pasture expansion also releases
significant amounts of carbon dioxide.
To address these challenges, a multi-pronged approach is
crucial.
• Genetic selection: Breeding programs focused on
developing drought-resistant and heat-tolerant
livestock breeds are vital.
• Sustainable feeding strategies: Implementing precision
feeding techniques, improving feed efficiency, and
exploring alternative feed sources, such as
drought-resistant forage varieties, can enhance
livestock resilience.
• Integrated farming systems: Integrating crop and
livestock production, such as through agroforestry
systems, can improve soil health, enhance water
retention, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Technological innovations: Utilizing technologies
such as precision livestock farming, remote sensing for
pasture monitoring, and renewable energy sources can
improve resource efficiency and reduce the
environmental footprint of cattle production.
Furthermore, strong policy support, including incentives
for sustainable farming practices, investments in research and
development, and improved access to climate information
services, are essential for the long-term sustainability of the cattle
farming sector.
Addressing the challenges posed by climate change
requires a collaborative effort involving farmers, researchers,
policymakers, and consumers. By embracing innovative
solutions, prioritizing sustainable practices, and fostering a
collective understanding of the importance of climate-resilient
livestock production, we can ensure a future when this vital
sector continues to thrive while minimizing its environmental
impact.
Internet:<conafer.org.br> (adapted).
Judge the following items based on the text above.
Crop-livestock-forest integration systems do not influence water conservation.
Ano: 2025
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
EMBRAPA
Provas:
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Administração de Pessoas
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CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Folha de Pagamento |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Desenvolvimento Humano |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Saúde Ocupacional |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Segurança e Saúde do Trabalho |
Q3344462
Inglês
Texto associado
Climate change poses significant challenges to cattle
farming, a sector vital to global food security. Among the most
pressing concerns is the increasing frequency and intensity
of droughts. Reduced rainfall diminishes pasture quality and
availability, limiting feed for livestock and increasing water
scarcity. This can lead to decreased animal growth rates, reduced
milk production, and increased mortality rates. Moreover,
prolonged droughts can contribute to desertification, shrinking
available grazing land and forcing farmers to adopt costly
alternative feeding strategies.
Beyond drought, other climate-related impacts include
heat stress, which can significantly impact animal health and
productivity. Rising temperatures can exacerbate heat stress,
leading to decreased feed intake, reduced fertility, and increased
mortality in livestock. Furthermore, extreme weather events, such
as heavy rainfall and flooding, can cause infrastructure damage,
contaminate water sources, and lead to the loss of livestock.
The cattle farming sector itself contributes to climate
change through greenhouse gas emissions, primarily methane
produced during animal digestion and nitrous oxide from manure
management. Deforestation for pasture expansion also releases
significant amounts of carbon dioxide.
To address these challenges, a multi-pronged approach is
crucial.
• Genetic selection: Breeding programs focused on
developing drought-resistant and heat-tolerant
livestock breeds are vital.
• Sustainable feeding strategies: Implementing precision
feeding techniques, improving feed efficiency, and
exploring alternative feed sources, such as
drought-resistant forage varieties, can enhance
livestock resilience.
• Integrated farming systems: Integrating crop and
livestock production, such as through agroforestry
systems, can improve soil health, enhance water
retention, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Technological innovations: Utilizing technologies
such as precision livestock farming, remote sensing for
pasture monitoring, and renewable energy sources can
improve resource efficiency and reduce the
environmental footprint of cattle production.
Furthermore, strong policy support, including incentives
for sustainable farming practices, investments in research and
development, and improved access to climate information
services, are essential for the long-term sustainability of the cattle
farming sector.
Addressing the challenges posed by climate change
requires a collaborative effort involving farmers, researchers,
policymakers, and consumers. By embracing innovative
solutions, prioritizing sustainable practices, and fostering a
collective understanding of the importance of climate-resilient
livestock production, we can ensure a future when this vital
sector continues to thrive while minimizing its environmental
impact.
Internet:<conafer.org.br> (adapted).
Judge the following items based on the text above.
Heat stress has become one of the important issues in cattle farming, especially in those areas where temperature has started to increase steadily.
Ano: 2025
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
EMBRAPA
Provas:
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Administração de Pessoas
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CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Folha de Pagamento |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Desenvolvimento Humano |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Saúde Ocupacional |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Segurança e Saúde do Trabalho |
Q3344463
Inglês
Texto associado
Climate change poses significant challenges to cattle
farming, a sector vital to global food security. Among the most
pressing concerns is the increasing frequency and intensity
of droughts. Reduced rainfall diminishes pasture quality and
availability, limiting feed for livestock and increasing water
scarcity. This can lead to decreased animal growth rates, reduced
milk production, and increased mortality rates. Moreover,
prolonged droughts can contribute to desertification, shrinking
available grazing land and forcing farmers to adopt costly
alternative feeding strategies.
Beyond drought, other climate-related impacts include
heat stress, which can significantly impact animal health and
productivity. Rising temperatures can exacerbate heat stress,
leading to decreased feed intake, reduced fertility, and increased
mortality in livestock. Furthermore, extreme weather events, such
as heavy rainfall and flooding, can cause infrastructure damage,
contaminate water sources, and lead to the loss of livestock.
The cattle farming sector itself contributes to climate
change through greenhouse gas emissions, primarily methane
produced during animal digestion and nitrous oxide from manure
management. Deforestation for pasture expansion also releases
significant amounts of carbon dioxide.
To address these challenges, a multi-pronged approach is
crucial.
• Genetic selection: Breeding programs focused on
developing drought-resistant and heat-tolerant
livestock breeds are vital.
• Sustainable feeding strategies: Implementing precision
feeding techniques, improving feed efficiency, and
exploring alternative feed sources, such as
drought-resistant forage varieties, can enhance
livestock resilience.
• Integrated farming systems: Integrating crop and
livestock production, such as through agroforestry
systems, can improve soil health, enhance water
retention, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Technological innovations: Utilizing technologies
such as precision livestock farming, remote sensing for
pasture monitoring, and renewable energy sources can
improve resource efficiency and reduce the
environmental footprint of cattle production.
Furthermore, strong policy support, including incentives
for sustainable farming practices, investments in research and
development, and improved access to climate information
services, are essential for the long-term sustainability of the cattle
farming sector.
Addressing the challenges posed by climate change
requires a collaborative effort involving farmers, researchers,
policymakers, and consumers. By embracing innovative
solutions, prioritizing sustainable practices, and fostering a
collective understanding of the importance of climate-resilient
livestock production, we can ensure a future when this vital
sector continues to thrive while minimizing its environmental
impact.
Internet:<conafer.org.br> (adapted).
Judge the following items based on the text above.
The text reiterates that the choices of consumers do not affect the methods of cattle raising significantly.
Ano: 2025
Banca:
CESPE / CEBRASPE
Órgão:
EMBRAPA
Provas:
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Administração de Pessoas
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CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Folha de Pagamento |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Desenvolvimento Humano |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Saúde Ocupacional |
CESPE / CEBRASPE - 2025 - EMBRAPA - Analista – Área: Gestão de Pessoas – Subárea: Segurança e Saúde do Trabalho |
Q3344464
Inglês
Texto associado
Climate change poses significant challenges to cattle
farming, a sector vital to global food security. Among the most
pressing concerns is the increasing frequency and intensity
of droughts. Reduced rainfall diminishes pasture quality and
availability, limiting feed for livestock and increasing water
scarcity. This can lead to decreased animal growth rates, reduced
milk production, and increased mortality rates. Moreover,
prolonged droughts can contribute to desertification, shrinking
available grazing land and forcing farmers to adopt costly
alternative feeding strategies.
Beyond drought, other climate-related impacts include
heat stress, which can significantly impact animal health and
productivity. Rising temperatures can exacerbate heat stress,
leading to decreased feed intake, reduced fertility, and increased
mortality in livestock. Furthermore, extreme weather events, such
as heavy rainfall and flooding, can cause infrastructure damage,
contaminate water sources, and lead to the loss of livestock.
The cattle farming sector itself contributes to climate
change through greenhouse gas emissions, primarily methane
produced during animal digestion and nitrous oxide from manure
management. Deforestation for pasture expansion also releases
significant amounts of carbon dioxide.
To address these challenges, a multi-pronged approach is
crucial.
• Genetic selection: Breeding programs focused on
developing drought-resistant and heat-tolerant
livestock breeds are vital.
• Sustainable feeding strategies: Implementing precision
feeding techniques, improving feed efficiency, and
exploring alternative feed sources, such as
drought-resistant forage varieties, can enhance
livestock resilience.
• Integrated farming systems: Integrating crop and
livestock production, such as through agroforestry
systems, can improve soil health, enhance water
retention, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Technological innovations: Utilizing technologies
such as precision livestock farming, remote sensing for
pasture monitoring, and renewable energy sources can
improve resource efficiency and reduce the
environmental footprint of cattle production.
Furthermore, strong policy support, including incentives
for sustainable farming practices, investments in research and
development, and improved access to climate information
services, are essential for the long-term sustainability of the cattle
farming sector.
Addressing the challenges posed by climate change
requires a collaborative effort involving farmers, researchers,
policymakers, and consumers. By embracing innovative
solutions, prioritizing sustainable practices, and fostering a
collective understanding of the importance of climate-resilient
livestock production, we can ensure a future when this vital
sector continues to thrive while minimizing its environmental
impact.
Internet:<conafer.org.br> (adapted).
Judge the following items based on the text above.
The word “Furthermore” (in the second paragraph) can be correctly replaced with the term Besides that without changing the meaning of the tex.
Conheça nossos planos