The document discusses opportunities for Tanzania's livestock sector and how increased investment can help realize its potential. Key points:
- Global demand for animal proteins is growing rapidly, especially in developing countries, creating opportunities for Tanzania.
- An analysis found that increased investment in dairy, red meat, and poultry could significantly increase supply and profits in those industries by 2031.
- Tanzania has large livestock populations but they are underutilized and productivity is low due to lack of investment. Increased processing capacity, genetic improvement programs, and policies are needed to transform the sector.
- Partnerships between the government, ILRI, and others are working on initiatives to develop value chains and improve productivity,
Understanding conditions and development opportunities
Milk producers
Collectors and processors
Consumers
Developing a common vision among the different actors and setting priorities
Local production – Consumption
Income – Employment – Livelihoods
Preparing and funding a sustainable development programme
Priorities
Time
The global livestock sector is growing rapidly and major opportunities exist for Africa's livestock sector to grow. While Africa recognizes agriculture's importance, livestock are often underrepresented. Research is needed to transform Africa's livestock sector and take solutions to scale through new investments and reforms. Acting now through cooperation, Africa's livestock sector can become competitive and sustainable.
Livestock marketing and supply chain management of livestock products ILRI
Presented by Steven J. Staal as a keynote address at the 74th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, Maharashtra, India, 18-20 December 2014
Dairy economics and policy: Focus on Asia—A scoping paper under the auspices ...ILRI
The document summarizes key aspects of the dairy sector in Asia. It finds that Asia has overtaken Europe as the largest milk producing region globally, driven primarily by growth in India and China. Milk production in Asia is dominated by smallholder farms with low yields. While demand is growing across Asia, production is projected to significantly outpace demand, making South Asia a major dairy exporter. The document also discusses environmental impacts, markets and trade in Asian dairy. It concludes future strategies need tailored approaches and focus on sustainability through improved productivity and management practices.
Wheat production in Africa has increased significantly in recent decades due to improved varieties, irrigation expansion, and government support. However, Africa still imports over 40 million tons of wheat annually at a cost of over $14 billion. By 2050, wheat imports are projected to reach 60 million tons annually at a cost of over $24 billion unless domestic production increases. Studies show substantial potential to increase wheat yields and production profitably across sub-Saharan Africa through investment in research, infrastructure, and policy reforms. Key countries like Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Rwanda have begun to realize this potential through national commitments to wheat research, improved varieties, and agricultural support programs. Increased efforts are still needed across Africa to boost wheat productivity, self-
The document discusses opportunities in the Indian food industry. It notes that India has a large agricultural sector and food production base but low levels of food processing. The food industry is growing rapidly due to rising incomes, urbanization, and changing diets. There are business opportunities to increase food processing and distribution through organized retail and food service chains to meet growing demand. International companies can source ingredients from India's agriculture and tap the large consumer market through partnerships with local players.
The document discusses opportunities for Tanzania's livestock sector and how increased investment can help realize its potential. Key points:
- Global demand for animal proteins is growing rapidly, especially in developing countries, creating opportunities for Tanzania.
- An analysis found that increased investment in dairy, red meat, and poultry could significantly increase supply and profits in those industries by 2031.
- Tanzania has large livestock populations but they are underutilized and productivity is low due to lack of investment. Increased processing capacity, genetic improvement programs, and policies are needed to transform the sector.
- Partnerships between the government, ILRI, and others are working on initiatives to develop value chains and improve productivity,
Understanding conditions and development opportunities
Milk producers
Collectors and processors
Consumers
Developing a common vision among the different actors and setting priorities
Local production – Consumption
Income – Employment – Livelihoods
Preparing and funding a sustainable development programme
Priorities
Time
The global livestock sector is growing rapidly and major opportunities exist for Africa's livestock sector to grow. While Africa recognizes agriculture's importance, livestock are often underrepresented. Research is needed to transform Africa's livestock sector and take solutions to scale through new investments and reforms. Acting now through cooperation, Africa's livestock sector can become competitive and sustainable.
Livestock marketing and supply chain management of livestock products ILRI
Presented by Steven J. Staal as a keynote address at the 74th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, Maharashtra, India, 18-20 December 2014
Dairy economics and policy: Focus on Asia—A scoping paper under the auspices ...ILRI
The document summarizes key aspects of the dairy sector in Asia. It finds that Asia has overtaken Europe as the largest milk producing region globally, driven primarily by growth in India and China. Milk production in Asia is dominated by smallholder farms with low yields. While demand is growing across Asia, production is projected to significantly outpace demand, making South Asia a major dairy exporter. The document also discusses environmental impacts, markets and trade in Asian dairy. It concludes future strategies need tailored approaches and focus on sustainability through improved productivity and management practices.
Wheat production in Africa has increased significantly in recent decades due to improved varieties, irrigation expansion, and government support. However, Africa still imports over 40 million tons of wheat annually at a cost of over $14 billion. By 2050, wheat imports are projected to reach 60 million tons annually at a cost of over $24 billion unless domestic production increases. Studies show substantial potential to increase wheat yields and production profitably across sub-Saharan Africa through investment in research, infrastructure, and policy reforms. Key countries like Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Rwanda have begun to realize this potential through national commitments to wheat research, improved varieties, and agricultural support programs. Increased efforts are still needed across Africa to boost wheat productivity, self-
The document discusses opportunities in the Indian food industry. It notes that India has a large agricultural sector and food production base but low levels of food processing. The food industry is growing rapidly due to rising incomes, urbanization, and changing diets. There are business opportunities to increase food processing and distribution through organized retail and food service chains to meet growing demand. International companies can source ingredients from India's agriculture and tap the large consumer market through partnerships with local players.
Presentation delivered by Dr. Fentahun Mengistu (Director General of the EIAR, Ethiopia) at Borlaug Summit on Wheat for Food Security. March 25 - 28, 2014, Ciudad Obregon, Mexico.
http://www.borlaug100.org
Summary
1. African livestock markets are growing fast: they are as
attractive as, if not more attractive than livestock markets
in other world regions
2. Milk, beef and poultry markets will provide major business
opportunities, which differ by geographical region
3. On paper, all types of livestock producers could be efficient
and tap into growing market opportunities: but do all of
them – and in particular the smallholders – have enough
incentives to invest in livestock?
4. Policies and instititional reforms are ky to ensure that
markets are utilized to promote an efficient and equitable
growth of livestock
Vijay Teng, Executive Vice President, Intas Animal HealthKisaco Research
This document provides an overview of opportunities in the animal health sector in India. It discusses India's large and diverse animal agriculture industry, which includes the largest bovine, goat, and buffalo populations in the world. The animal health market in India is growing at 11% annually and is led by cattle products. The government is increasingly supporting the sector through initiatives, funding, and policies. Challenges include managing disease outbreaks and improving animal welfare and productivity. Overall, the thriving livestock industry and supportive regulatory environment create promising opportunities for partnerships in India's animal health market.
Emerging opportunities in Indian Dairy Industry : outlook for futureVipin Kumar
The roles played by different sectors in emergence of dairy industry in India. The key drivers and trends of Indian dairy industry. The different emerging opportunities in coming future.
Application of the principles of Sustainable Intensification (SI) on smallhol...ILRI
Presented by G.J. Manyawu, P. Thorne, S. Moyo, A. Omore, B. Lukuyu, H. Katjiuongua, I. Wright and I. Chakoma at the 9th African Dairy Conference and Exhibition Harare, Zimbabwe, 24-26 September 2013
Market intelligence in milk and milk productsHardikaMehta3
It deals with Global and Indian Dairy Scenario. It also covers Growth drivers and challenges in Indian Dairy Industry . Current Issues in Indian Dairy Sector.
Performance analysis of poultry feed marketers in Delta State, NigeriaAI Publications
This study examined the performance of poultry feed marketers in the Delta State in order to increase investments by potential investors in the enterprise which is economically viable. Delta State has been chosen for the study due to its high concentration of marketers in poultry feed. A sample of 75 poultry feed marketers were randomly selected from the markets in the study area. Data were collected using structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics, multiple regression techniques and cost and return analysis. The mean age of marketers was 45years. Majority (57%) were males. About 64% were literate with 12 years of marketing experience. The mean household size was 6 persons. The mean bags sold daily was 3.3. Marketers sell different types of poultry feeds. The most common marketing channel was producer-wholesale-retailer-consumer. The regression results showed that buying price of the poultry feed, cost of transportation, market charges and cost of shop was negatively and significantly associated with profit while selling price, marketing experience and quantity sold showed a positive relationship with profit. The enterprise proved profitable with significant gross margin and marketing efficiency level of N51,181.87 and 81.6% respectively. The major constraints to poultry feed marketing were inadequate credit facility, transportation, insufficient market information and price fluctuation. It is recommended that credit facilities should be provided to the feed marketers to ease purchase of inputs. To further reduce the cost of initial purchase, the government and other agencies should consider subsidizing poultry feed.
India has great potential to be the food basket of the world due to its diverse agricultural resources and large workforce in agriculture. However, currently 20% of food produced in India is wasted due to an inefficient supply chain and lack of cold storage infrastructure and food processing industry. Building an efficient supply chain using modern techniques could help India serve its population with value-added food while ensuring good prices for farmers. The food processing industry has an important role to play in linking farmers to consumers in India and abroad. Developing a fully integrated cold chain logistics system including cold storage, transportation, packaging and information management could help reduce waste and make India a leading global food supplier.
Rwanda's dairy sector produces around 185 million liters of milk annually from 157,000 milking cows, but average daily yields are low at 3.2 liters per cow due to inadequate nutrition and breeds. Most milk is sold informally and consumption is low at 12 liters per capita annually. There are three types of dairy farmers - open grazing, semi-grazing, and zero-grazing - with zero-grazing offering the highest profits but also the highest costs. Milk collection centers play a key role in the value chain but often struggle with low volumes and high fixed costs. Processors and retailers can earn healthy margins but more work is needed to increase volumes and cultivate a customer focus.
The document provides an executive summary and analysis of the dairy value chain in Uganda. Some key points:
- Dairy accounts for an estimated 9% of Uganda's agriculture GDP and 3% of total GDP, with annual milk production estimated at 1 billion liters.
- Exotic/cross breed cattle produce around 60% of Uganda's milk despite being less than 20% of the cattle population.
- Most milk in Uganda is sold through informal markets, with formal channels accounting for only 9% of production. Losses account for about 10% of total production annually.
- Farmers receive higher prices from informal buyers compared to formal markets. Processors capture over half the profits from higher value products like
Smallholder farmers in Africa face challenges in achieving food security and income growth despite some countries experiencing economic growth. While Africa has great potential in agriculture, only a small percentage of smallholders have been able to access lucrative export markets. New opportunities exist for smallholders through partnerships with the private sector and adding value locally. For smallholder agriculture to transform, priority must be given to diversifying crops, increasing competitiveness across value chains, and developing human and technological capital.
Sheep and goat research and development of EthiopiaILRI
The document provides an outline for research on sheep and goat development in Ethiopia. It discusses the country's large livestock population and the importance of sheep and goats, providing nearly half of meat consumption. Research focuses on breed improvement, feeding, health, and market linkage. Community-based breeding programs have been established for several indigenous breeds, including Bonga sheep which has seen improvements in growth traits over generations of selection. The Menz sheep program demonstrates genetic gains from an elite flock and village breeding. Challenges include low productivity and future directions involve strengthening genetic selection and feed/health investments.
Value chain analysis of Botswana poultry industry: The case of Gaborone, Kgat...ILRI
Presented by Charity Masole, Gare K. Mphothwe and John C. Moreki at the Conference on Policies for Competitive Smallholder Livestock Production, Gaborone, Botswana, 4-6 March 2015
This document discusses opportunities in the global agricultural sector, with a focus on opportunities in Nigeria. It notes that global demand for agricultural produce is increasing due to population growth, urbanization, rising incomes, and other factors. This is putting pressure on grains and cassava production. It also discusses the increasing global demand for protein as middle classes and incomes rise. Specific opportunities mentioned for Nigeria include investing in arable land, cassava production, fisheries, poultry, and animal husbandry. The document provides statistics and analysis to support these points.
Livestock contributes significantly to GDP in Eastern and Central African countries, ranging from 10-40% of GDP. A study identified milk as having the highest potential for growth and economic gains in the region. Investing in the livestock sub-sector could result in the second highest regional GDP gains after staples. However, production is not keeping up with demand growth due to population increase and diet changes. All ECA countries import milk and meat. Key opportunities exist to improve genetics, nutrition, veterinary services, and market access through standards harmonization and trade policy reforms to boost the livestock sector. Priority investments include research, production technologies, value addition infrastructure, market information systems, and an enabling policy environment.
Dairying is one of the livestock productions practiced almost all over Ethiopia, involving a vast number of small, medium, or large-sized, subsistence or market-oriented farms. However, the structure and performance of dairy sectors and its products marketing both for domestic consumption and for export is generally perceived poor in Ethiopia due to different challenges. These challenges vary across different production system to another and/or from one location to another. Among other challenges seasonality of production, spoilage (lack of milk collecting facilities), poor animal health and management, inadequate supply of quality feed, low productivity and genetics ,quality problem, weak vertical integration, absence processing plant, inadequate permanent trade routes and other facilities like feeds, water, holding grounds, lack or non-provision of transport, lack of access to land, ineffectiveness and inadequate infrastructural and institutional set-ups, prevalence of diseases, lack of credit and inadequate market information are dominant in Ethiopia. Therefore, market infrastructure facilities, producers cooperative, feed quality and quantity provision system need to be strengthen for effective dairy value chain development.
The document discusses key trends in India related to population, economy, agriculture, infrastructure and food consumption. Some of the main points include:
- India has a large population of 1.22 billion that is growing at 1.5% annually and urbanizing, driving increased consumption.
- It has a growing economy with GDP reaching $1.94 trillion in 2012 and projected household consumption doubling to $3.6 trillion by 2020.
- Agriculture is a major industry but faces issues like large post-harvest loss of 18-40% of farm produce and lack of cold chain infrastructure.
The document summarizes small ruminant production in Ethiopia, Mali, and Northern Nigeria. It notes that the populations of goats and sheep are growing in all three countries annually at rates of 4-5%. It identifies technologies to increase productivity, including a thermostable PPR vaccine, improved feeding through better use of crop residues and introduction of improved forages, business models for fattening enterprises, and community breeding schemes. Target countries for implementation are Mali, Ethiopia, and Northern Nigeria based on existing partnerships. The proposed annual budget is $3.88 million focused on production, productivity, competitiveness, and enabling activities.
The livestock industry in Malaysia has grown significantly from 2002 to 2012, with the total ex-farm value increasing from RM 6.5 billion to RM 13.2 billion over that period. Poultry is the major sub-sector, contributing 76% of the total livestock value in 2012. Pork and ruminants have also increased in value. Imports of animal feed and dairy products are greater than exports. Production of beef, poultry, pork, and eggs all increased substantially from 2000 to 2012. Demand for meat and dairy is projected to continue rising through 2020 to meet the needs of Malaysia's growing and increasingly affluent population.
Cows, missing milk markets and nutrition in rural ethiopiaessp2
1) The study examines whether cow ownership in rural Ethiopia affects child nutrition outcomes by increasing access to milk consumption. It finds that households that own cows have higher milk consumption and better anthropometric measures like reduced stunting for children ages 6-24 months.
2) The impact is larger when there are missing milk markets, as cow ownership allows for direct consumption rather than relying on markets. Additional controls and robustness checks support the findings.
3) The results suggest policy investments could significantly improve child nutrition by developing Ethiopia's dairy sector to increase cow ownership and milk yields, as well as modernizing dairy processing and markets.
Presentation delivered by Dr. Fentahun Mengistu (Director General of the EIAR, Ethiopia) at Borlaug Summit on Wheat for Food Security. March 25 - 28, 2014, Ciudad Obregon, Mexico.
http://www.borlaug100.org
Summary
1. African livestock markets are growing fast: they are as
attractive as, if not more attractive than livestock markets
in other world regions
2. Milk, beef and poultry markets will provide major business
opportunities, which differ by geographical region
3. On paper, all types of livestock producers could be efficient
and tap into growing market opportunities: but do all of
them – and in particular the smallholders – have enough
incentives to invest in livestock?
4. Policies and instititional reforms are ky to ensure that
markets are utilized to promote an efficient and equitable
growth of livestock
Vijay Teng, Executive Vice President, Intas Animal HealthKisaco Research
This document provides an overview of opportunities in the animal health sector in India. It discusses India's large and diverse animal agriculture industry, which includes the largest bovine, goat, and buffalo populations in the world. The animal health market in India is growing at 11% annually and is led by cattle products. The government is increasingly supporting the sector through initiatives, funding, and policies. Challenges include managing disease outbreaks and improving animal welfare and productivity. Overall, the thriving livestock industry and supportive regulatory environment create promising opportunities for partnerships in India's animal health market.
Emerging opportunities in Indian Dairy Industry : outlook for futureVipin Kumar
The roles played by different sectors in emergence of dairy industry in India. The key drivers and trends of Indian dairy industry. The different emerging opportunities in coming future.
Application of the principles of Sustainable Intensification (SI) on smallhol...ILRI
Presented by G.J. Manyawu, P. Thorne, S. Moyo, A. Omore, B. Lukuyu, H. Katjiuongua, I. Wright and I. Chakoma at the 9th African Dairy Conference and Exhibition Harare, Zimbabwe, 24-26 September 2013
Market intelligence in milk and milk productsHardikaMehta3
It deals with Global and Indian Dairy Scenario. It also covers Growth drivers and challenges in Indian Dairy Industry . Current Issues in Indian Dairy Sector.
Performance analysis of poultry feed marketers in Delta State, NigeriaAI Publications
This study examined the performance of poultry feed marketers in the Delta State in order to increase investments by potential investors in the enterprise which is economically viable. Delta State has been chosen for the study due to its high concentration of marketers in poultry feed. A sample of 75 poultry feed marketers were randomly selected from the markets in the study area. Data were collected using structured questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive statistics, multiple regression techniques and cost and return analysis. The mean age of marketers was 45years. Majority (57%) were males. About 64% were literate with 12 years of marketing experience. The mean household size was 6 persons. The mean bags sold daily was 3.3. Marketers sell different types of poultry feeds. The most common marketing channel was producer-wholesale-retailer-consumer. The regression results showed that buying price of the poultry feed, cost of transportation, market charges and cost of shop was negatively and significantly associated with profit while selling price, marketing experience and quantity sold showed a positive relationship with profit. The enterprise proved profitable with significant gross margin and marketing efficiency level of N51,181.87 and 81.6% respectively. The major constraints to poultry feed marketing were inadequate credit facility, transportation, insufficient market information and price fluctuation. It is recommended that credit facilities should be provided to the feed marketers to ease purchase of inputs. To further reduce the cost of initial purchase, the government and other agencies should consider subsidizing poultry feed.
India has great potential to be the food basket of the world due to its diverse agricultural resources and large workforce in agriculture. However, currently 20% of food produced in India is wasted due to an inefficient supply chain and lack of cold storage infrastructure and food processing industry. Building an efficient supply chain using modern techniques could help India serve its population with value-added food while ensuring good prices for farmers. The food processing industry has an important role to play in linking farmers to consumers in India and abroad. Developing a fully integrated cold chain logistics system including cold storage, transportation, packaging and information management could help reduce waste and make India a leading global food supplier.
Rwanda's dairy sector produces around 185 million liters of milk annually from 157,000 milking cows, but average daily yields are low at 3.2 liters per cow due to inadequate nutrition and breeds. Most milk is sold informally and consumption is low at 12 liters per capita annually. There are three types of dairy farmers - open grazing, semi-grazing, and zero-grazing - with zero-grazing offering the highest profits but also the highest costs. Milk collection centers play a key role in the value chain but often struggle with low volumes and high fixed costs. Processors and retailers can earn healthy margins but more work is needed to increase volumes and cultivate a customer focus.
The document provides an executive summary and analysis of the dairy value chain in Uganda. Some key points:
- Dairy accounts for an estimated 9% of Uganda's agriculture GDP and 3% of total GDP, with annual milk production estimated at 1 billion liters.
- Exotic/cross breed cattle produce around 60% of Uganda's milk despite being less than 20% of the cattle population.
- Most milk in Uganda is sold through informal markets, with formal channels accounting for only 9% of production. Losses account for about 10% of total production annually.
- Farmers receive higher prices from informal buyers compared to formal markets. Processors capture over half the profits from higher value products like
Smallholder farmers in Africa face challenges in achieving food security and income growth despite some countries experiencing economic growth. While Africa has great potential in agriculture, only a small percentage of smallholders have been able to access lucrative export markets. New opportunities exist for smallholders through partnerships with the private sector and adding value locally. For smallholder agriculture to transform, priority must be given to diversifying crops, increasing competitiveness across value chains, and developing human and technological capital.
Sheep and goat research and development of EthiopiaILRI
The document provides an outline for research on sheep and goat development in Ethiopia. It discusses the country's large livestock population and the importance of sheep and goats, providing nearly half of meat consumption. Research focuses on breed improvement, feeding, health, and market linkage. Community-based breeding programs have been established for several indigenous breeds, including Bonga sheep which has seen improvements in growth traits over generations of selection. The Menz sheep program demonstrates genetic gains from an elite flock and village breeding. Challenges include low productivity and future directions involve strengthening genetic selection and feed/health investments.
Value chain analysis of Botswana poultry industry: The case of Gaborone, Kgat...ILRI
Presented by Charity Masole, Gare K. Mphothwe and John C. Moreki at the Conference on Policies for Competitive Smallholder Livestock Production, Gaborone, Botswana, 4-6 March 2015
This document discusses opportunities in the global agricultural sector, with a focus on opportunities in Nigeria. It notes that global demand for agricultural produce is increasing due to population growth, urbanization, rising incomes, and other factors. This is putting pressure on grains and cassava production. It also discusses the increasing global demand for protein as middle classes and incomes rise. Specific opportunities mentioned for Nigeria include investing in arable land, cassava production, fisheries, poultry, and animal husbandry. The document provides statistics and analysis to support these points.
Livestock contributes significantly to GDP in Eastern and Central African countries, ranging from 10-40% of GDP. A study identified milk as having the highest potential for growth and economic gains in the region. Investing in the livestock sub-sector could result in the second highest regional GDP gains after staples. However, production is not keeping up with demand growth due to population increase and diet changes. All ECA countries import milk and meat. Key opportunities exist to improve genetics, nutrition, veterinary services, and market access through standards harmonization and trade policy reforms to boost the livestock sector. Priority investments include research, production technologies, value addition infrastructure, market information systems, and an enabling policy environment.
Dairying is one of the livestock productions practiced almost all over Ethiopia, involving a vast number of small, medium, or large-sized, subsistence or market-oriented farms. However, the structure and performance of dairy sectors and its products marketing both for domestic consumption and for export is generally perceived poor in Ethiopia due to different challenges. These challenges vary across different production system to another and/or from one location to another. Among other challenges seasonality of production, spoilage (lack of milk collecting facilities), poor animal health and management, inadequate supply of quality feed, low productivity and genetics ,quality problem, weak vertical integration, absence processing plant, inadequate permanent trade routes and other facilities like feeds, water, holding grounds, lack or non-provision of transport, lack of access to land, ineffectiveness and inadequate infrastructural and institutional set-ups, prevalence of diseases, lack of credit and inadequate market information are dominant in Ethiopia. Therefore, market infrastructure facilities, producers cooperative, feed quality and quantity provision system need to be strengthen for effective dairy value chain development.
The document discusses key trends in India related to population, economy, agriculture, infrastructure and food consumption. Some of the main points include:
- India has a large population of 1.22 billion that is growing at 1.5% annually and urbanizing, driving increased consumption.
- It has a growing economy with GDP reaching $1.94 trillion in 2012 and projected household consumption doubling to $3.6 trillion by 2020.
- Agriculture is a major industry but faces issues like large post-harvest loss of 18-40% of farm produce and lack of cold chain infrastructure.
The document summarizes small ruminant production in Ethiopia, Mali, and Northern Nigeria. It notes that the populations of goats and sheep are growing in all three countries annually at rates of 4-5%. It identifies technologies to increase productivity, including a thermostable PPR vaccine, improved feeding through better use of crop residues and introduction of improved forages, business models for fattening enterprises, and community breeding schemes. Target countries for implementation are Mali, Ethiopia, and Northern Nigeria based on existing partnerships. The proposed annual budget is $3.88 million focused on production, productivity, competitiveness, and enabling activities.
The livestock industry in Malaysia has grown significantly from 2002 to 2012, with the total ex-farm value increasing from RM 6.5 billion to RM 13.2 billion over that period. Poultry is the major sub-sector, contributing 76% of the total livestock value in 2012. Pork and ruminants have also increased in value. Imports of animal feed and dairy products are greater than exports. Production of beef, poultry, pork, and eggs all increased substantially from 2000 to 2012. Demand for meat and dairy is projected to continue rising through 2020 to meet the needs of Malaysia's growing and increasingly affluent population.
Cows, missing milk markets and nutrition in rural ethiopiaessp2
1) The study examines whether cow ownership in rural Ethiopia affects child nutrition outcomes by increasing access to milk consumption. It finds that households that own cows have higher milk consumption and better anthropometric measures like reduced stunting for children ages 6-24 months.
2) The impact is larger when there are missing milk markets, as cow ownership allows for direct consumption rather than relying on markets. Additional controls and robustness checks support the findings.
3) The results suggest policy investments could significantly improve child nutrition by developing Ethiopia's dairy sector to increase cow ownership and milk yields, as well as modernizing dairy processing and markets.
Evolution of animal production in emerging markets: China, Russia, India, Bra...ILRI
The document discusses trends and trajectories in global animal agriculture between now and 2050. Three key points:
1) Demand and production of livestock products are rapidly increasing in developing countries, especially in places like China, India, and Africa. This is driven by population growth, rising incomes, and urbanization.
2) Smallholder mixed crop-livestock systems will experience some of the greatest changes and opportunities. These diverse systems in places like Africa and South Asia offer opportunities to close yield gaps and reduce disease and emissions.
3) Plausible future scenarios depend on uncertain variables like climate change, technology, and disease outbreaks. This could lead to scenarios like sustainable intensification or climate-related crises
Challenges and opportunities of animal feed processing and marketing in Ethio...ILRI
Poster prepared by Harry Schimmel, Manager, AKF Operations and Sales, for the ILRI-N2Africa Third Annual Partners’ Review and Planning Workshop, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 27-29 January 2016
Presented by Adugna Tolera at the Inception workshop for the ‘Fodder and feed in livestock value chains in Ethiopia’ project, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 21-22 February 2012
Elements of the Second Growth and Transformation Plan related to small rumina...ILRI
Presented by Workneh Ayalew (ATA) at the Ethiopia Small Ruminants Value Chain Strategy and Implementation Planning Workshop, Addis Ababa, 8-9 June 2015
The document summarizes the Working Group III contribution to the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report on mitigation of climate change. It describes the extensive work that went into the report, including 235 authors, over 800 reviewers, and close to 10,000 references. The report found that greenhouse gas emissions have grown significantly in recent decades despite reduction efforts. Effective mitigation will require substantial technological and economic changes across all sectors on a global scale, as well as significant international cooperation.
Livestock: Opportunities for addressing global development challengesILRI
Livestock play an important role in addressing global development challenges through inclusive economic growth, equitable livelihoods, improved nutrition and health, and sustainable ecosystems. Livestock contribute significantly to GDP and provide livelihoods for many smallholder farmers and landless people. However, meeting increased demand for livestock products in a sustainable way will require transforming smallholder systems through improved productivity and market access while supporting rural development and livelihoods.
Achieving Agenda 2030: Livestock research and the transformation of small-sca...ILRI
1) Global demand for meat, milk, and eggs is rising rapidly in developing countries, where smallholders currently produce much of the supply.
2) Transforming smallholder livestock production into a more productive and resilient system can help achieve several UN Sustainable Development Goals and benefit women and youth.
3) Livestock research plays a key role in this transformation by developing solutions to improve productivity, health, feeding, and management practices for smallholder farmers.
Better lives through livestock: ILRI in East Africa focus on dairyILRI
The document discusses opportunities for sustainable dairy development in East Africa through the work of ILRI and its partners.
ILRI's mission is to improve food security and reduce poverty through research on sustainable livestock use. ILRI is conducting research in East Africa to unleash the dairy potential, such as integrated projects in Tanzania (Maziwa Zaidi) and a genetic gains platform (ADGG) in Tanzania and Ethiopia. These projects package profitable and sustainable technologies while building capacity of agribusinesses.
Lessons so far indicate that linkages with agri-entrepreneurs show more promise for technology uptake and productivity gains compared to new farmer groups. Structured skills training and ICT provide opportunities to
Livestock play an important role in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals through supporting inclusive economic growth, equitable livelihoods, nutrition and health, and sustainable ecosystems. However, livestock are conspicuously absent from the SDG indicators. Failing to consider the livestock sector could significantly impact efforts to attain the SDGs, as livestock are central to developing economies and the lives of many poor families. Transforming smallholder livestock systems in a sustainable way is key to meeting the growing demand for animal proteins in developing countries.
Wherefore livestock? Does animal agriculture have a role in future food systems?ILRI
The document discusses the role of animal agriculture in future global food systems. It notes that demand for animal source foods is rising rapidly and livestock production has high economic value but also environmental and health impacts. However, unpacking the data reveals opportunities for livestock to contribute to sustainable economic growth, livelihoods, nutrition, and ecosystems, especially through smallholder systems. Improving productivity and feeding practices of smallholder livestock could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions while meeting rising demand for animal proteins.
The 10th African Dairy Conference and Exhibition was held in Nairobi, Kenya from September 24-26, 2014. The conference brought together dairy stakeholders from across Africa to discuss opportunities and challenges facing the industry. Key topics included increasing milk production through better adoption of technology, addressing issues like market access and farm inputs, and developing policies to promote regional trade. Speakers emphasized the potential for dairy to reduce poverty and drive economic growth if production and efficiency are increased to meet international standards and demand.
Animal breeding for reduced poverty and improved food security in developing ...ILRI
Presented by Karen Marshall at the John Vercoe Memorial Lecture on the Association for Animal Breeding and Genetics (AAABG) Conference, Australia, 28-30 September 2015
Better lives through livestock: ILRI in SADC Region ILRI
Presented by Amos Omore and Sikhalazo Dube at the Virtual Food Agriculture and Natural Resources (FANR) / International Cooperating Partner (ICP) Group Meeting on Agriculture and Food Security. Gaborone, Botswana, 7 October 2020.
Why invest in livestock-based options for livelihoods, healthy lives and a su...ILRI
Keynote Address by Modibo Traore (FAO) at the ILRI@40 Conference on livestock-based options for sustainable food and nutritional security, economic well-being and healthy lives, Nairobi, Kenya, 1 October 2014
Refocusing livestock agricultural research for development to address food an...ILRI
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1. Creating a livestock sector with global
competitor advantages in East Africa
Amos Omore
International Livestock Research Institute, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Agribusiness East Africa Conference, 28-29 January, 2014
Serena Hotel, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
2. Key messages
• Trends show global and Africa’s livestock
industry is growing rapidly
• Significant opportunities exist for East
Africa’s livestock sector
• Research solutions are needed to
transform the livestock sector
• More investments are required to take
successes to scale
• Acting now, together and coherently,
we can create a sustainable livestock
sector with global competitor advantages
in East Africa
3. The global & EA’s livestock sector is growing rapidly
4. Livestock dominate list of highest value commodities:
4 of top 6 globally and 3 of top 6 in Africa
Highest value
commodities
globally:
Highest value
commodities in
Africa:
Source: FAOSTAT, 2013
5. Percentage growth in demand
for livestock products: 2000−2030
5
Based on anticipated change in absolute tonnes of product comparing 2000 and 2030
FAO, 2012
6. Economic opportunities in the livestock sector
The 4 billion people who live
on less than US$10 a day
(primarily in developing
countries) represent a food
market of about $2.9 trillion
per year. (Hammond et al. 2007)
• Consumption of meat and
milk in developing countries
is forecast to increase faster
than that for any crop
product. (IAASTD 2007)
• 17 billion domestic animals
• Asset value $1.4 trillion
• Employs 1.3 billion people
Rosegrant et al. 2009
7. Drivers of livestock growth: more, richer
people and urbanization
Population growth
Over 9 billion people
to feed globally by 2050
Income growth
5 of the 20 fastest-growing
economies in the world
are in eastern Africa.
Urbanization
Africa’s current population of 1.1 billion
is expected to double,
to 2.3 billion, by 2050,
and over half will live in urban areas.
9. Per cent growth in consumption of livestock
products between 1995 and 2005
FAO, 2012
10. Extraordinarily high increases in demand
for animal-source foods in Africa expected
• By 2050, the meat and milk markets are projected
to increase 145 and 155%, respectively, over 2005/07 levels.
• Over this period, Africa’s increase in volume of meat consumed
will be on par with that of the developed world and Latin America.
• Gains in the size of Africa’s milk markets will be stronger
than in any other region except South Asia.
• Annual growth rates in both meat and milk consumption
are projected to be higher in Africa than in any other regions,
excepting meat in South Asia.
• In both volume and value, beef, milk and poultry will provide
business opportunities for Africa’s livestock producers, sellers and
investors.
11. Africa is a net importer of animal-source foods
Africa total meat trade
• Production will not
keep pace with
consumption growth
2000
1800
1600
Quantity (Tonnes)
1400
1200
Imports
1000
Exports
800
• Africa expected to
continue being a net
importer of animalsourced foods
• Global trade share:
3%
600
400
200
0
1961
1970
1980
1990
2000
2010
• Intra-regional trade
(2009): 10%
Calculated from FAO data (FAOSTAT, 2013)
12. Future livestock sector
markets and opportunities
• Developing, not developed, countries (Africa significant)
• Starting point is the smallholder producers
• Transforming the sector to meet demand
in environmentally sustainable and healthy ways:
– Use and take to scale research-based successes in
> technology (feeds, breeds, health) to push productivity
> markets to pull productivity
– New business models
13. East Africa is well placed to exploit these opportunities
ILRI Spearheading a
New Way Forward
14. Regional GDP Gains to 2015 from Growth in
Selected Commodity Sub-Sectors (US$ million)
Source: ASARECA/IFPRI Report #150
15. More opportunities in milk than in beef and
other meats
Milk
Oilseeds
Cassava
Sorghum_Millet
Vegetable_Fruits
Beef
Maize
Bananas
Coffee_Tea
Potatoes_Sweetpotatoes
Rice
Wheat_Barley
Beans_Peas
Poultry
Sugar
0
100
200
300
400
500
600
The region dominates production Africa’s milk (40%), beef (23%) and mutton
(26%) in 2007
Source: ASARECA/IFPRI Report #150
16. But there are still huge production and productivity
gaps: No EA country appears in the big league!
Volume of milk produced in
2011(>10 million tonnes)
Average production/cow
EU-27
Israel
India
Denmark
Netherelands
USA
Spain
China
Belgium
Brazil
EU
Italy
Russia
South Africa
New Zealand
Russia
Turkey
China
Pakistan
Egypt
India
Argentina
Nigeria
Ukrain
-
1,000 2,000 3,000 4,000 5,000 6,000 7,000 8,000 9,00010,000
11,000
12,000
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100110120130140150160
Surce: IDF/FIL dairy Situation report, 2012
17. More opportunities in local & regional markets
Brazil, Argentina and India much more
competitive in the meat trade: They land
beef in importing countries at costs < 50%
than the most competitive African
countries (Rich, 2009)
High perishability, lack of cold chains and
poor infrastructure make livestock
products uncompetitive in the region
High feed costs and seasonality must be
overcome to meet high quality standards
Market share (%): Informal raw milk
markets
Uganda
Tanzania
Kenya
80%
Exploit local demand
85%
90%
95%
100%
18. Smallholders who dominate the livestock sector
are often competitive with bigger producers
• At least 80% of East Africa’s current
livestock production comes from
the smallholder sector.
• In many cases, East Africa’s smallholder
producers can compete well with
larger livestock producers.
• Smallholders are expected to continue
to dominate East Africa’s livestock
production for generations to come.
• The challenge is how to continue to meet
the growing demand for livestock from
the smallholder sector, and do so
sustainably.
19. Aggregate welfare effects of removing trade
barriers
• Non-tariff barriers and transport costs in EAC hinder
effective supply response to local & regional demand
• Removal of tariffs within EAC doubled dairy trade to 11%
in a decade
Source: Gelan & Omore (2013)
21. East African research-based livestock successes:
FEEDS
• 70% of production cost – FEED
• 70% of feed – CROP RESIDUES
• Potential huge demand for grain for
MONOGASTRICS
• Opportunities:
– Improved crop residue
quantity and quality
– Improved use of crop residues
with other feed resources
– Use of sorghum and other alternates
to maize for monogastrics
22. East African research-based livestock successes:
BREEDS
• Imported ‘improved’genotypes
often unsuccessful in many areas
• African breeds have huge potential:
− Appropriate breeding and selection
− Introduction of cross-breds
Example
• ‘Hairless’ worm-resistant red Maasai
sheep are now, in the face of climate
change, being restocked by
Maasai communities.
23. East African research-based livestock successes:
HEALTH
• Animal health becomes more
important with improved genotypes
• Research solutions for animal
diseases:
− Vaccines (e.g. East Coast fever)
− Diagnostics
• In Uganda, where pork consumption
is skyrocketing, projects are
enhancing the pig value chain and
helping the country’s ensure the
safety of its pork products.
25. Both investments and reforms
needed in Africa’s livestock sector
• Live up to CAADP targets to employ agriculture-led growth to achieve MDG1
of halving poverty and hunger
o Pursue 6% average annual sector growth at national level
o Allocate 10% of national budgets to the agriculture sector
• Investments as well as policy and institutional reforms
that target markets are needed.
• These can ensure that the business opportunities
generated by the growing demand for animal-sourced foods
translate into widespread benefits for the population.
• Research, development, investment, businesses and farmers themselves
need to be better aligned and connected.
• To meet the growing demand, we’re going to have to do things differently.
26. Examples of private-public synergies
Joint public-private testing of innovations:
• Innovative franchise models are providing smallholders
with access to agro-vets (‘Sidai’ in Kenya)
• New low-cost, pen-side diagnostic tools
are providing diagnostics for smallholder settings
• New mobile phone systems are helping farmers monitor
the health and reproduction of their animals (‘iCow’ in Kenya)
• Index based livestock insurance is reducing risk for pastoralists
using banking, insurance and IT from private sector innovation
• ”East Africa Dairy Development (EADD) project is connecting
farmers to service providers and new business opportunities
through a hub model
• R&D partnerships under “Maziwa Zaidi” to adapt ‘hub model’ for
marginalized groups in Tanzania
27. Acting now, together and coherently,
we can create a competitive and sustainable
livestock sector in East Africa
28. Africa’s livestock agenda:
A right now opportunity window
• Partnerships − including R&D, investment,
private and public sectors − are essential.
• Start with the smallholder producer.
• Transform the sector to meet
demand in environmentally
sustainable and healthy ways.
• Use and take to scale research-based
successes in:
− Technology (feeds, breeds, health)
− Markets
− New business models
If we don’t act soon, importers will.
29. An example of acting together:
Tanzania Dairy Development Forum
30. Key messages
• Trends show global and Africa’s livestock
industry is growing rapidly
• Significant opportunities exist for East
Africa’s livestock sector
• Research solutions are needed to
transform the livestock sector
• More investments are required to take
successes to scale
• Acting now, together and coherently,
we can create a sustainable livestock sector
with global competitor advantages in East
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