livestock and small ruminants (57 Results)
Livestock
The demand for ecosystem services by different calf-production systems in South Africa
South AfricaBlignaut, James Crookes, Doug Saki, Ayanda
Livestock and Small Ruminants

This study compares the environmental impact (i.e. feed intake, water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions) of 12 different calf-production systems to produce a calf weighing 190 kg to 220 kg. A farm-level static model and a national-level dynami...

Livestock
Current Prospects of Husbandry and Breeding Practices of Chicken Populations Rearing in Rural Communities: For Sustainable Improvement Interventions
EthiopiaChencha Chebo, Simret Betsha, Amsalu Sisay, Aberra...
Livestock and Small Ruminants

This study aimed to investigate the present scenario of chicken husbandry and breeding practices in the rural districts of Sidama Region, southern Ethiopia.

On-Farm Production (crops, livestock)
Livestock, Livestock Products And Fish, April 2022
All CountriesIFPRI
Livestock and Small Ruminants

This price bulletin was developed by researchers at IFPRI Malawi with the goal of providing clear and accurate information on the weekly variation of retail prices for selected agricultural commodities that are important for food security and nutriti...

On-Farm Production (crops, livestock)
Livestock, Livestock Products And Fish, May 2022
All CountriesIFPRI
Livestock and Small Ruminants

This price bulletin was developed by researchers at IFPRI Malawi with the goal of providing clear and accurate information on the weekly variation of retail prices for selected agricultural commodities that are important for food security and nutriti...

Marketing and Trade
Price Predictors In An Extended Hedonic Regression Framework: An Application To Wholesale Cattle Markets In Ethiopia
EthiopiaFANTU NISRANE BACHEWE, DEREK D. HEADEY AND BART MI...
Livestock and Small Ruminants

Livestock markets influence income generation for producers, but also accessibility and affordability of highly nutritious animal-sourced foods for consumers. Despite their importance, the functioning of livestock markets in lower-income countries is...

On-Farm Production (crops, livestock)
How Smart Investments In Technology Can Beef Up Africa’s Economy
UgandaMalabo Montpellier Panel
Livestock and Small Ruminants

In recent years, some private sector players in Uganda have invested in testing systems to detect aflatoxin in animal feeds. The goal is to prevent milk and meat contamination. Others have developed refrigeration units that are powered with biogas fr...

On-Farm Production (crops, livestock)
Transforming Africa’s Livestock Sector Is Key To Food Security Amid Surging Demand For Meat And Milk, Report Finds
All CountriesMalabo Montpellier Panel
Livestock and Small Ruminants

Without sustainable growth of its livestock sector, Africa is expected to import up to a fifth of meat and milk within the next 30 years.

On-Farm Production (crops, livestock)
Livestock: Uganda Case Study
UgandaMalabo Montpellier Panel
Livestock and Small Ruminants

Uganda stands out for its commitment to strengthening its dairy sector through dedicated policies to liberalise the dairy industry, and to restructure and privatise the state-owned dairy processing company. Uganda’s interventions are directed toward...

On-Farm Production (crops, livestock)
Livestock: Mali Case Study
MaliMalabo Montpellier Panel
Livestock and Small Ruminants

The report provides in-depth analyses of four African countries that have been at the forefront of sustainably expanding and growing their livestock sectors to benefit local communities through institutional innovation and innovative policymaking. Th...

Research and Development
Leveraging Livestock Sector Innovations For A Resilient And Sustainable Food System In Africa
All CountriesKatrin Glatzel
Livestock and Small Ruminants

Animal husbandry plays a significant role in Africa’s food systems, supporting the livelihoods of an estimated 268 million people in 36 African countries and making an important contribution to food security and nutrition. However, to meet the increa...

Food Safety
Livestock And Sustainable Food Systems: Status, Trends, And Priority Actions
All CountriesHerrero, M., Mason-D'Croz, D., Thornton, P.K., Fan...
Livestock and Small Ruminants

Livestock are a critically important component of the food system, although the sector needs a profound transformation to ensure that it contributes to a rapid transition towards sustainable food systems. This chapter reviews and synthesises the evid...

Climate Change
Regenerative Grazing For Climate, Ecosystem, And Human Health
All CountriesCosta Ciniro., Escudero Arthur., Flintan Fiona E.,...
Livestock and Small Ruminants

The brief is about the case study of two transformative land regeneration approaches developed in Africa: agroforestry and regenerative grazing management. These two approaches come together in silvopastoral systems - livestock grazing and browsing i...