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Natural resource degradation and environmental damage are important concerns today. Through the influence of overgrazing, overstocking and feeding of crop residues, livestock have undoubtedly contributed to these processes. All too often, however, allegations about the detrimental impact of lives...


Ehui, Simeon K.Li Pun, H.H.Mares, V.Shapiro, Barry I.[The role of livestock in food security and environmental protection]The role of livestock in food security and environmental protection

This paper reviews the empirical evidence on the contribution of livestock to aggregate food supply, farm income, human nutrition, and to the environmental sustainability. It is divided in sections. The first section examines trends in livestock demand and supply and their projections to 2020. Th...


Ehui, Simeon K.[A review of the contribution of livestock to food security, poverty alleviation and environmental sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa]A review of the contribution of livestock to food security, poverty alleviation and environmental sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa

This study investigates the household-level impacts of market-oriented dairy technologies (crossbred cows and complementary feed and management technologies) on in-comes, food and non-food expenditures, nutrient intakes, and health of pre-school children. A recursive econometric model was employe...


Ahmed, M.Ehui, Simeon K.Mohamed-Saleem, M.A.[Adoption of crossbred cow technologies and increased food security among smallholder dairy farmers in the East African highlands]Adoption of crossbred cow technologies and increased food security among smallholder dairy farmers in the East African highlands

Unlike developed countries, where people often eat too many animal products, most of the population of Sub-Saharan Africa eats too little of this type of food for good nutrition. The projected increase in demand for livestock in sub-Saharan Africa will have an important influence on food security...


Ehui, Simeon K.[A review of the contribution of livestock to food security, poverty alleviation and environmental sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa]A review of the contribution of livestock to food security, poverty alleviation and environmental sustainability in sub-Saharan Africa

Per capita consumption of milk and meat products in developing Asia (including China) grew by 2.4 percent and 5 percent respectively between 1975-79 and 1990-94. This growth can be attributed to high growth rate in income and rapid urbanization. For Latin America, per capita milk and meat consump...


Ehui, Simeon K.Li Pun, H.H.Mares, V.Shapiro, Barry I.[The role of livestock in food security and environmental protection]The role of livestock in food security and environmental protection

This Report presents the findings of the joint IFPRI/ILRI project on the policies and strategies for sustainable land management in the Ethiopian highlands. It describes the objectives of the project, outlines the results obtained, and provides policy implications for sustainable Development and ...


Ehui, Simeon K.[Policies and strategies for sustainable development and food security in the Ethiopian highlands]Policies and strategies for sustainable development and food security in the Ethiopian highlands

Reducing resource degradation, increasing agricultural productivity, and reducing poverty and food insecurity are major challenges in Ethiopia, where nearly 90% of people live in rtual areas and depend on agriculture for their livelihoods. Since 1991, the federal and regional governments have foc...


Benin, S.E.Pender, J.L.Ehui, Simeon K.[Policies for sustainable Development in the highlands of Amhara region: Overview of research findings]Policies for sustainable Development in the highlands of Amhara region: Overview of research findings
Lapar, Ma. LucilaHolloway, G.J.Ehui, Simeon K.[Policy Options Promoting Market Participation of Smallholder Livestock Producers]Policy Options Promoting Market Participation of Smallholder Livestock Producers

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