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Meat production in developing countries.

M Gill1

  • 1Natural Resources International Ltd, Chatham Maritime, UK. e.m.gill@greenwich.ac.uk

The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society
|August 31, 1999
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Developing countries face rising meat demand due to population growth and urbanization. Sustainable livestock production requires understanding farmers

Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Economics
  • Animal Science
  • Development Studies

Background:

  • Developing countries exhibit diverse food consumption patterns and agricultural systems, with meat consumption varying significantly.
  • Rapidly increasing meat demand in developing nations, driven by population growth and urbanization, presents challenges and opportunities for livestock production.
  • Livestock plays multifaceted roles in developing economies, contributing to livelihoods, crop production (draught power), and soil fertility (manure).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore strategies for increasing meat production sustainably in developing countries.
  • To emphasize the importance of aligning livestock development with farmers' goals and consumer preferences.
  • To highlight the need for integrated approaches in translating scientific knowledge into practical meat production increases.

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Main Methods:

  • Analysis of diverse food consumption patterns and agricultural production systems in developing countries.
  • Assessment of factors driving meat demand, including population growth and urbanization trends.
  • Consideration of the multiple roles of livestock in supporting livelihoods and crop production.
  • Integration of farmer goals and consumer preferences in identifying opportunities for meat production enhancement.
  • Utilization of geographical information systems, mathematical models, and spreadsheet models for information interpretation.

Main Results:

  • Meat demand is increasing rapidly in developing countries, particularly in Asia.
  • Resource-poor farmers may prioritize livestock's contribution to livelihoods and crop production over meat output.
  • Global economic factors, such as cereal prices, influence the economic viability of interventions.
  • Integrated information interpretation using models is crucial for translating scientific knowledge into increased meat production.

Conclusions:

  • Sustainable increases in meat production require a holistic approach that recognizes the diverse roles of livestock and aligns with farmers' objectives.
  • Understanding consumer preferences for meat quality is essential for effective communication and adoption of new production methods.
  • Utilizing advanced analytical tools is key to identifying and implementing economically viable interventions for enhanced meat production in developing countries.