ANALYSIS OF THE ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY OF A SILVOPASTORAL SYSTEM WITH EMPHASIS ON CARBON NEUTRALITY

The development of investment projects is essential for evaluating economic feasibility prior to the implementation of a production system, as it reduces risks and uncertainties in an increasingly competitive market. This study aimed to assess the economic and financial feasibility of a silvopastoral system in the Cerrado Biome, with a focus on sustainable, carbon-neutral beef production. The study sought to demonstrate how integrating trees with livestock farming can support the recovery of degraded areas and compensate for methane emissions resulting from ruminant activity. The proposed scenario included the tree species Tectona grandis (teak), Brachiaria brizantha pasture, and Nelore cattle, implemented over a 1-hectare area across a 20-year horizon. Carbon sequestration and tree volume and diameter were quantified using the SisilpfTeca software. The financial analysis incorporated indicators such as Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Uniform Annual Equivalent Value (UAEV), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), among others. Additionally, a Monte Carlo Simulation was employed to evaluate risk and sensitivity. The results indicate that investment is economically viable and that the silvopastoral system contributes to mitigating environmental impacts, promoting soil restoration, animal welfare, water resource conservation, and biodiversity preservation.