The livestock revolution is occurring but it is being preceded by the feed revolution because of the substantial mount of feed required to supply by the increased animal population. However, the opportunities to meet the demand for feed depend on the existing production systems. This paper looks ...
Fernández Rivera, S.
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Pezo, Danilo A.
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Devendra, C.
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[Meeting the demand for livestock feeds in developing countries]
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Meeting the demand for livestock feeds in developing countries
This chapter focuses on the nature of animal production resources in Asia, and the prevailing animal production systems and trends. It discusses potential opportunities to increase animal protein supplies, and emphasizes the need for increased research funds and institutional commitment to suppor...
Devendra, C.
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[Meeting the increased demand for animal products in Asia: Opportunities and challenges for research]
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Meeting the increased demand for animal products in Asia: Opportunities and challenges for research
Food production from livestock in small farm systems for urban populations is discussed in the context of projected human population increase, market-led demand, rising incomes, and changing consumer preferences. These will accelerate the demand for food in the future and access to it, which in t...
Devendra, C.
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[Food production from livestock in small farm systems for urban populations in South East Asia]
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Food production from livestock in small farm systems for urban populations in South East Asia