Agricultural-industrial integration and new applications of natural fibres: jute floodplain cropping in the Amazon reborn?

• Published in: Journal for geography Vol. 4; no. 1; pp. 15 - 26
• Main Author: S.M. Bicalho, Ana Maria de
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.01.2009
• Subjects: Amazon; Brazil; Ecology; Economic activity; Factories; Industrial production; Plant fibres; Regions; Textile industry

In recent years natural fibre production has taken on considerable appeal because of new industrial applications in environmental friendly products and growing demand for fibres could contribute to social welfare of poor farmers in developing countries. The new uses of natural fibres are part of hig...