Livestock production is more than just producing meat, milk and eggs. It provides many crucial services world-wide, particularly for small-scale and women farmers in the Global South. But these important services are…
Livestock production has seen a huge increase over the last three decades, with global demand for meat alone growing by around a third. Our authors outline key trends in livestock production and consumption, finishing…
There is an enormous backlash against animal farming. But from the perspective of food security and agroecology, a world without livestock is hardly feasible. Our author maintains that, instead of demonising the sector…
Grazing ruminant systems serve as a basis of livelihood for households in large regions world-wide, but have been abandoned in industrialised agriculture. In ecological and climate-related debates, they are viewed as…
The world map of pastoralists, prepared for the 2026 International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, currently has information on over 800 groups of pastoralists worldwide.
Against the background of climate change, insurance schemes are also becoming more and more important for livestock keepers. Together with partners in the public, private and non-profit sectors, the International…
Camelids are vital to indigenous communities in over 90 countries, forming a crucial part of their economy and cultural identity. Despite this, their value and potential have been underestimated and lack adequate support…
Livestock keeping and production can make a significant contribution to Sustainable Development Goal 5 in achieving gender equality and empowering women. But to enable women to meaningfully operate in, and benefit from,…
Satisfying the increasing consumer demand for food and animal proteins while minimising adverse environmental and social effects poses a significant challenge. So it is crucial to identify production methods that are…
Farmer-herder conflicts in Africa are receiving increased attention together with concerns over increasing and intensifying tension between the two groups. However, the question arises whether such concerns are really…
10 Years of ProSoil: Sharing knowledge on good practices in soil protection and rehabilitation through the WOCAT Global Database on Sustainable Land Management
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