Sustainable small-scale livestock production
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Demand for livestock products is expected to grow by as much as 50 percent by 2050, driven by Africa and southern Asia. Livestock play a crucial role in the nutrition, food security and livelihoods of hundreds of millions of people, particularly family farmers. The socio-economic role of livestock is strong in many societies, which associate livestock with cultural heritage and customs. Livestock are central to everyday life in many communities and to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, particularly for rural youth and women. Livestock production faces many challenges, however, and has a substantial environmental impact. The challenges in low-income countries are compounded by competition and limited access to productive inputs and markets, meaning small-scale livestock keepers are not benefiting from fast sectoral growth. Meeting these challenges will require a comprehensive strategy, planning, investment and international cooperation to build capacity and share expertise.
The programme aims to ensure that family-farm livestock production contributes to societal wellbeing in a sustainable way. Countries and international development organizations recognize the importance of family-farmer livestock production. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) complements their actions by supporting national livestock development and providing expertise where weaknesses exist.