The anti-meat consumption trend is installed globally, where different organized and influencer collectives propose a transformation of agri-food systems and a diet practically free of red meat. The narrative is mainly based on the negative effects of meat consumption on human health, the environment, and cruelty to animals. However, evidence based on scientific information is counteracting these visions. At least 500 million people around the world are totally dependent on livestock for their livelihood and food security.

Intensified pasture-based systems have proven to be the most profitable option for the Uruguayan dairy industry. However, it is unknown if their biophysical performance is attainable with voluntary milking systems (VMS), an alternative recently explored to make dairy more attractive to future generations. The aim of this study was to compare milk production (MP) of two pasture-based production systems:a conventional milking system (CMS), where cow flow is forced, and a VMS, where cow flow is voluntary.

Intensified pasture-based systems have proven to be the most profitable option for the Uruguayan dairy industry. However, it is unknown if their biophysical performance is attainable with voluntary milking systems (VMS), an alternative recently explored to make dairy more attractive to future generations. The aim of this study was to compare milk production (MP) of two pasture-based production systems: a conventional milking system (CMS), where cow flow is forced, and a VMS, where cow flow is voluntary.

RESUMEN.- El fuego es uno de los eventos destructivos más frecuentes y el principal causante de alteraciones en el funcionamiento de los ecosistemas. Los objetivos de este trabajo fueron:1) identificar el área afectada por incendios ocurridos en la provincia de Córdoba, Argentina, entre agosto y septiembre de 2020, 2) analizar su impacto sobre cuatro variables ecosistémicas:la productividad primaria neta aérea (PPNA), la evapotranspiración (ET), el albedo y la temperatura superficial (LST), y 3) identificar áreas prioritarias para su restauración mediante un análisis multicriterio.

Real evapotranspiration (ETR) is a key variable in socio-ecological systems since it is related to the food supply, climate regulation, among others. Additionally, ETR plays a significant role in determining water yield (WY) at the catchment level, which directly impacts water availability for consumption and irrigation. Therefore, it is essential to quantify ETR and WY fluctuations in response to various human pressures to enable comprehensive water planning. In recent decades, remote sensing has become increasingly employed worldwide for hydrological monitoring and estimating ETR.