ILPF: How Integrated Crop-Livestock-Forest Systems Increase Productivity and Regenerate the Soil

The Integrated Crop-Livestock-Forest System (ILPF) is the land use system with the most proven positive impact in Brazilian agribusiness — with productivity up to 30% higher per hectare, regenerated soil in 3 to 5 years, reduced carbon emissions, and multiple sources of income in the same area. Brazil leads the world in the adoption of ILPF, with more than 17 million hectares — and EMBRAPA has scientifically proven its benefits in dozens of studies.

ILPF is the backbone of the ABC+ Plan (Low Carbon Agriculture) of the federal government — with differentiated financing from BNDES and the Harvest Plan. Farmers who adopt ILPF access carbon credit, reduce input costs, improve the body condition of the herd with shade and quality forage, and still harvest wood at the end of the forest cycle.

When ILPF is planned with species suitable for the climate and production objectives, this segment can greatly contribute to job and income generation in Brazil.

Participate in our strategic actions for the implementation of the best solutions in the Brazilian agricultural sector. Our activities, studies, and advanced research cover 20 chains and the 255 sectors of national agribusiness — from the grain chain to sustainable extraction, passing through horticulture, fruit cultivation, livestock, and much more.

The Innovation for Brazil to Produce More series was developed precisely to identify and implement the best available solutions in Brazil and worldwide, in the 255 segments of the agricultural sector — with accessible technical language, updated data, and a focus on practical results for producers, suppliers, governments, and marketers.

1.  Opportunities for Small Rural Producers

How to plan and implement ILPF efficiently in different regions of Brazil

An efficient ILPF starts with planning species and spatial arrangement — eucalyptus in double rows of 14m × 2m with soy/corn in the interrows and livestock in rotation is the most adopted model in the Cerrado. Each component has distinct spacing and management.

✔    Eucalyptus in double rows: spacing 14m between rows; 3m between plants

✔    Soy/corn in the interrows for 2 to 3 years — until shading limits

✔    Brachiaria pasture in the interrows after canopy closure

✔    Livestock rearing in shaded pasture — greater comfort and ADG

✔    BNDES ABC+ and Harvest Plan for ILPF

The E-Book 01 — Strategic Manual for Small Rural Producers presents, in detail, the best solutions for this segment and 254 others in Brazilian agribusiness — focusing on method, cost reduction, and progressive growth from Agro 1.0 to Agro 6.0.  Access now for BRL 99.00 →

2.  Opportunities for Micro and Small Local Suppliers

What equipment and services does ILPF demand

ILPF demands specialized technical planning, monitoring, and integrated management — high demand technical markets in expansion regions.

Solutions by area of engineering applied to the segment

Our activities, studies, and advanced research cover six major areas of engineering — and the chain demands solutions in all of them:

Electrical Engineering and Computing — NDVI monitoring systems for components;

Electronic Engineering and IoT — temperature, humidity, and CO₂ sensors;

Control and Automation Engineering — irrigation and water supply for ILPF;

Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering — integrated forest and agricultural harvesting machines;

Renewable Energy Engineering — solar and forest biomass for energy;

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence — ILPF management platforms; carbon credit.

✔    Technical consulting in ILPF planning — a high-growth service

✔    Forest inventory for carbon credit

✔    Soil analysis for ILPF

✔    Satellite monitoring of ILPF

✔    Bonsucro/FSC certification for ILPF

The E-Book 02 — Strategic Guide for Micro and Small Local Suppliers maps, segment by segment, the business opportunities — focusing on IoT, energy, automation, and specialized technical services.  Access now for BRL 99.00 →

3.  Opportunities for Municipal Governments

How the municipality can support ILPF and create a sustainable agribusiness hub

The municipality that supports ILPF with free technical assistance creates a livestock and crop system with lower environmental impact and higher productivity — two goals at the same time.

✔    ILPF program with technical assistance from EMBRAPA and EMATER

✔    Municipal IDM: percentage of area in ILPF as a sustainability indicator

✔    Municipal carbon credits for certified ILPF

✔    PNAE with products from certified ILPF farms

✔    ILPF Festival — science, technology, and sustainable agribusiness

The E-Book 03 — Reference Guide for Municipal Governments presents the step-by-step for secretaries and municipal managers to implement effective public policies for the 255 segments of agribusiness.  Access now for BRL 99.00 →

4.  Opportunities for Small Agricultural Product Traders

How ILPF generates business for consultants, suppliers, and the carbon market

The ILPF consultant who masters planning, implementation, and certification of carbon credit has the most complete product in sustainable agribusiness — with projects ranging from R$ 100,000 to R$ 2 million and recurring consulting revenue for 10 to 25 years of the forest cycle.

For suppliers of clonal eucalyptus seedlings and forage seeds, the ILPF market is the fastest-growing in the forestry and pasture sector — with increasing demand throughout the Cerrado, Atlantic Forest, and legal Amazon.

Products with high commercial potential

The main products derived from this segment for local retail and foodservice:

Consulting in ILPF planning— high-value project;

Carbon credits from ILPF— R$ 30 to R$ 100/tCO₂;

Clonal eucalyptus seedlings for ILPF— high-growth input;

Forage seeds for ILPF— quality pasture;

Eucalyptus wood at the end of the cycle— revenue from 7 to 12 years;

FSC certification for ILPF— access to premium markets.

Profiles of traders and their specific opportunities

✔    ILPF consultants: planning and carbon

✔    EMBRAPA and institutions: research and extension

✔    Seedling suppliers: clones for ILPF

✔    FSC certifiers: ILPF auditing

✔    BNDES: ABC+ financing for ILPF

✔    Carbon credit: VERRA and Gold Standard for ILPF

Growth strategies for the local trader

The farmer who implements ILPF and certifies carbon from the planting of eucalyptus has carbon revenue that anticipates the return on forest investment — making ILPF the agricultural system with the highest total return per hectare in the long term.

The BNDES ABC+ and the Harvest Plan cover ILPF. The Pronampe finances consultants and suppliers.

The E-Book 04 — Strategic Guide for Small Agricultural Product Traders maps 30 trader profiles and details growth opportunities across all 255 segments of agribusiness.  Access now for BRL 99.00 →

Innovation and Technology Network

By acquiring any e-book from the series, you become a member of our Innovation and Technology Network. Groups with 30 members will be able to organize and fund in-person strategic planning events to identify and implement the best solutions available in Brazil and around the world.

✔    Small Rural Producers

✔    Micro and Small Supplier Companies

✔    Municipal Governments

✔    Small Agricultural Product Traders

⭐  Special offer: I will provide 100% discount on the value of my working hours for the 10 pioneer events organized by 11/30/26 and held in December 2026. Therefore, the 10 pioneer groups will only cover the general expenses.

Sincerely,

Ivo Alves

CEO · Master in Electrical Engineering and Computing · Specialist in Innovation and Technology Project Management

Faculty: IFPB and UFRN  ·  38 years of experience in Engineering