Brazil sees biofuel expansion via degraded pastures, ag waste, avoiding food-vs-fuel conflict

Brazilian officials and analysts argue biofuel production can grow using degraded pastureland and agricultural residues, sidestepping land-use competition with food crops. The claim is a policy position rather than a confirmed outcome, and its feasibility depends on infrastructure and land-management practices. This matters as Brazil weighs biofuel scale-up against food security and deforestation concerns.