The State of Food and Agriculture 2009

The State of Food and Agriculture Livestock in the balance Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations Rome, February 2010

Note: Per caput consumption of major food items in developing countries – kg per caput per year (index numbers 1961=100). Source: The State of Food and Agriculture 2009. Booming sector

Regional differences: meat production Source: The State of Food and Agriculture 2009.

Milk production Source: The State of Food and Agriculture 2009. 2010

Meeting society’s expectations?
providing livelihoods for the poor
promoting food security for all
ensuring environmental sustainability
preventing human health risks

Livelihoods and food security
1 billion people keep livestock
Important for food security and nutrition
A pathway out of poverty?
support smallholders
support alternative livelihoods for some
15% of energy 25% of protein

Environmental challenges Improved management can: Reduce overgrazing Reduce deforestation Help mitigate climate change

Animal disease and human health ANIMAL DISEASES Economic risks - productivity - markets - livelihoods Human health - pandemic disease - endemic disease - food borne illness Human well-being

Balancing objectives food security environment health livelihoods

Balancing objectives Rapid industrialization Low development Slow industrialization Post-industrial Human health Livelihoods Environment Food security

For more information The State of Food and Agriculture Livestock in the balance FAO's major annual flagship publication. Available in English, French, Spanish, Russian, Arabic and Chinese www.fao.org/publications/sofa

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