Livestock in the balance
- Author: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
- Main Title: The State of Food and Agriculture 2009 , pp 3-8
- Publication Date: February 2009
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.18356/dbbd4429-en
- Language: English
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Livestock contribute 40 percent of the global value of agricultural output and support the livelihoods and food security of almost a billion people. The livestock sector is one of the fastest growing parts of the agricultural economy, driven by income growth and supported by technological and structural change. The growth and transformation of the sector offer opportunities for agricultural development, poverty reduction and food security gains, but the rapid pace of change risks marginalizing smallholders, and systemic risks to the environment and human health must be addressed to ensure sustainability.
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9789210473095
Book DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18356/7ee6b494-en
Related Subject(s):
Agriculture Rural Development and Forestry
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