Reestructuración Ganadera Dentro del Entorno BANI

Abstract

Introduction / Objective: Colombia's Orinoquia region has long been a cornerstone of the nation's agricultural and livestock sectors, driving economic growth and shaping the cultural identity of the eastern plains. However, this legacy now faces a formidable challenge: the BANI environment, characterized by Brittleness, Anxiousness, Non-linearity, and Incomprehensibility. This dynamic landscape demands a fundamental transformation of traditional cattle ranching practices to ensure long-term sustainability and profitability. This essay delves into the deep-rooted cattle ranching tradition of Colombia's Orinoquia region, examining it through the lens of the BANI framework. It explores the critical adaptations required to navigate the inherent uncertainty and abrupt shifts that define this challenging environment. Methodology: For the development of this research, an extensive bibliographic search will be carried out, including academic articles with relevant information about the quantitative and historical data of livestock farming in the Orinoquia region. The international academic mission to Peru in October 2023 provided an opportunity to delve into the new logistics of foreign trade, addressing the topic of the BANI environment during the master classes of the program. During this mission, Mg. Miguel Ángel Bosio granted a personalized interview, during which information related to the aspects of the BANI environment within the concept of Livestock Farming was collected. Well-known livestock farmers from the region also supported the research by conducting interviews, which allowed for a deeper understanding of their traditional livestock activities and the challenges they face in their productive work today. Results: The vulnerability of traditional cattle ranching methods implemented in the Colombian Orinoquia to the BANI environment is highlighted. Deforestation and extensive cattle production have generated severe environmental impacts, including the loss of biodiversity and the massive emission of pollutants such as CO2. However, opportunities are identified to reform the traditional cattle ranching model and enhance its sustainability and resilience to unforeseen events. The intensification of cattle ranching, the improvement of forage, and the implementation of regenerative agriculture practices are proposed as key strategies to increase cattle productivity without compromising environmental integrity. Conclusions: Traditional cattle ranching methods can evolve towards sustainable and competitive models within the context of the BANI environment. The importance of implementing strategies to address the growing challenges posed by the BANI environment is underscored, as this would generate economic, social, and environmental benefits for the Orinoquia region of Colombia Keywords: Orinoquía, BANI, Sustainability, Livestock, Economic Development, Transformation