This document summarizes the international livestock industry with a focus on how it relates to the Northeast region of India. It makes three key points:
1) Smallholder livestock farmers make up the majority of the world's poor but face disadvantages compared to industrial operations due to economies of scale and market regulations.
2) The industrial livestock sector is growing rapidly globally and dominated by a few large multinational corporations, while smallholders are declining.
3) The smallholder livestock system is still relevant for Northeast India, where most rural households rear livestock and products are marketed locally, but the sector faces challenges around production practices, extension services, and food safety.
India has experienced strong economic growth but still faces food security challenges. While poverty has decreased and food production has increased, India still has a high proportion of hungry and malnourished people. Food prices periodically rise, reducing access for poorer sections. Rising prices of vegetables, pulses, milk, eggs and meat in 2011 worsened access. India has successes and failures in ensuring food security due to undecided policies around market economics versus controls and challenges with execution. Critical issues include stabilizing procurement, export, and futures market policies to help farmers plan and access markets while also improving distribution, nutrition, and agricultural statistics.
This is the 4th presentation in a 4-part series on the ethnic marketing of lamb and mutton. The presentation was given by Dr. Richard Ehrhardt from Michigan State University.
Aggregate risk, saving and malnutrition in agricultural householdsIFMR
- The document summarizes a study examining the link between agricultural savings, price volatility, and malnutrition in India.
- It finds that despite rising farm incomes, malnutrition remains high, as diets rely heavily on cereals like wheat.
- The study hypothesizes that households save in the form of wheat stocks as insurance against price volatility, though wheat prices are stable.
- Analysis of Indian household data shows that higher variability in pulse (tur) prices leads households to increase wheat stock savings, even controlling for total savings. This suggests wheat stocks provide portfolio benefits beyond consumption smoothing.
Livestock markets and smallholders in sub-Saharan Africa: A reviewILRI
Presentation by Gebremedhin, B. and Hoekstra, D. to the 5th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture and the 18th Annual Meeting of the Ethiopian Society of Animal Production (ESAP), Addis Ababa, October 25-28, 2010.
The document discusses marketing lamb and mutton to ethnic consumers. It describes how the authors started a value-added butcher shop on their family farm to appeal to changing demographics in their community, including new immigrant groups seeking halal and kosher meats. Ethnic consumers desire fresh, locally-raised meat processed according to cultural traditions. The authors worked to understand various holidays and foodways to successfully market to specific communities. While ethnic consumers prioritize fresh, local products, budget constraints can impact purchasing; farmers must set competitive prices.
The Brussels Development Briefing n. 57 on “Investing in smallholder agriculture for food security and nutrition” organised by CTA, the European Commission/EuropeAid and the ACP Secretariat was held on Wednesday 11th September 2019, 9h00-13h00 at the ACP Secretariat, Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels, Room C. The Briefing discussed smallholder agriculture and its key role in delivering food security/nutrition, and sustainable food systems, as recognised in SDG 2.
Improving cattle profitability in mixed crop-livestock systems in south centr...Joanna Hicks
This document summarizes research on improving cattle profitability for smallholder farmers in Vietnam. The researchers used an integrated modeling approach and household surveys to understand current farming systems and constraints. They developed scenarios to test options like growing forage crops, introducing tree legumes, improving cattle management practices, and increasing herd size. Simulation results showed these changes could eliminate feed deficits, increase cattle sales and weights, and double farmers' gross margins. The researchers are now collaborating with farmers to test the most promising "best bet" options identified.
India has experienced strong economic growth but still faces food security challenges. While poverty has decreased and food production has increased, India still has a high proportion of hungry and malnourished people. Food prices periodically rise, reducing access for poorer sections. Rising prices of vegetables, pulses, milk, eggs and meat in 2011 worsened access. India has successes and failures in ensuring food security due to undecided policies around market economics versus controls and challenges with execution. Critical issues include stabilizing procurement, export, and futures market policies to help farmers plan and access markets while also improving distribution, nutrition, and agricultural statistics.
This is the 4th presentation in a 4-part series on the ethnic marketing of lamb and mutton. The presentation was given by Dr. Richard Ehrhardt from Michigan State University.
Aggregate risk, saving and malnutrition in agricultural householdsIFMR
- The document summarizes a study examining the link between agricultural savings, price volatility, and malnutrition in India.
- It finds that despite rising farm incomes, malnutrition remains high, as diets rely heavily on cereals like wheat.
- The study hypothesizes that households save in the form of wheat stocks as insurance against price volatility, though wheat prices are stable.
- Analysis of Indian household data shows that higher variability in pulse (tur) prices leads households to increase wheat stock savings, even controlling for total savings. This suggests wheat stocks provide portfolio benefits beyond consumption smoothing.
Livestock markets and smallholders in sub-Saharan Africa: A reviewILRI
Presentation by Gebremedhin, B. and Hoekstra, D. to the 5th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture and the 18th Annual Meeting of the Ethiopian Society of Animal Production (ESAP), Addis Ababa, October 25-28, 2010.
The document discusses marketing lamb and mutton to ethnic consumers. It describes how the authors started a value-added butcher shop on their family farm to appeal to changing demographics in their community, including new immigrant groups seeking halal and kosher meats. Ethnic consumers desire fresh, locally-raised meat processed according to cultural traditions. The authors worked to understand various holidays and foodways to successfully market to specific communities. While ethnic consumers prioritize fresh, local products, budget constraints can impact purchasing; farmers must set competitive prices.
The Brussels Development Briefing n. 57 on “Investing in smallholder agriculture for food security and nutrition” organised by CTA, the European Commission/EuropeAid and the ACP Secretariat was held on Wednesday 11th September 2019, 9h00-13h00 at the ACP Secretariat, Avenue Georges Henri 451, 1200 Brussels, Room C. The Briefing discussed smallholder agriculture and its key role in delivering food security/nutrition, and sustainable food systems, as recognised in SDG 2.
Improving cattle profitability in mixed crop-livestock systems in south centr...Joanna Hicks
This document summarizes research on improving cattle profitability for smallholder farmers in Vietnam. The researchers used an integrated modeling approach and household surveys to understand current farming systems and constraints. They developed scenarios to test options like growing forage crops, introducing tree legumes, improving cattle management practices, and increasing herd size. Simulation results showed these changes could eliminate feed deficits, increase cattle sales and weights, and double farmers' gross margins. The researchers are now collaborating with farmers to test the most promising "best bet" options identified.
The document discusses challenges faced by people from North East India. It notes that the region comprises seven states referred to as the "Seven Sisters" and each has unique cultures and landscapes. However, many people from the region face discrimination and lack of opportunities when they migrate to major cities elsewhere in India for education and work. A key factor pushing migration is lack of higher education infrastructure in the North East states. The document calls for developing the region through initiatives like tourism, political representation, security, placements and educational infrastructure to address the issues.
North East Based Projects for Social & Economic Development - www.nectar.org.inparasbuildtech2014
The progress of North East Based Projects for Social & Economic Development is followed closely. For more info, please visit: http://www.nectar.org.in/
North Eastern Government plan, execute and monitor the development schemes in North Eastern region. The whole responsibility is on the Ministry of Development.
For more info, please visit: http://www.nectar.org.in/
Nectar is seeking economic development of the North Eastern Region with developing bamboo technology and other application among people, communities, institutions. for more details please visit here: www.nectar.org.in
Here Comes The Sun // Brand North-East IndiaNitin Das Rai
Brand strategy for the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry's (FICCI) North-East Regional Advisory Council. Established in 1927, FICCI is the largest and oldest apex business organisation in India.
North East India Investment Conference By K N Hazarikabgogoi
The document discusses emerging sectors and the value of networking for development in North East India. It outlines several emerging sectors in the region like infrastructure, education, IT, food processing, healthcare, medicinal plants, and microfinance. It argues that establishing a network between North East India and North East Indian Non-Resident Indians (NENRIs) living in countries like the US could generate new opportunities in business, knowledge sharing, and investments to support these emerging sectors and drive economic and social development in the region. The North Eastern Development Finance Corporation is presented as a potential partner to facilitate such financial and development partnerships between North East India and NENRIs.
Nectar is seeking economic development of the North Eastern Region with developing bamboo technology and other application among people, communities, institutions. for more details please visit here: www.nectar.org.in
The document provides an outline for strategic planning for economic development in Nigeria's North East region. It discusses the necessity of economic development and the role of strategic planning in outlining steps, promoting efficient use of resources, and building consensus. Guidelines are proposed for new comprehensive economic development strategies that emphasize process, flexibility, and outcomes. Relationship building and capacity development across government, private, and nonprofit sectors are also emphasized. The implementation plan and conclusion stress monitoring progress and adjusting the strategy based on evaluations to effectively achieve economic development goals for the region.
The document summarizes information about the seven sister states of Northeast India - Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura. It provides details such as the state capitals, population and area figures, ethnic and religious diversity, history of formation from the larger state of Assam, natural resources including tea and oil, and ongoing conflicts requiring military intervention.
North East Region Summer Workshop 2014 Lecture 10 life of father moonMatthew Huish
- Rev. Moon was born in 1920 in what is now North Korea and had a vision of Jesus at age 16, beginning his life's work of bringing peace to the world through religion.
- He faced persecution, imprisonment, and torture for his beliefs in North Korea and Japan but continued spreading his message and founding churches after moving to South Korea and later worldwide.
- Rev. Moon married in 1943 and began blessing followers in mass wedding ceremonies, expanding his organization to over 120 countries before his death in 2012 at age 92 with the goal of religious harmony and world peace.
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.
Ensuring livestock livelihoods and animal source food securityILRI
The document discusses trends in the global livestock sector and the role of smallholder producers in developing countries. It makes three key points:
1) Demand for animal-source foods will continue rising significantly in developing countries, where most production already occurs among smallholder farmers who both produce and consume locally.
2) Smallholder livestock systems present opportunities to address technical constraints around health, feed, genetics, and markets to boost production in a sustainable way that benefits livelihoods.
3) Coordinated efforts to improve smallholder and commercial systems can expand the supply of animal-source foods while transforming rural development.
Dairy systems for smallholders in poor countries: Options for improving livel...ILRI
This document discusses options for improving livelihoods through dairy systems for smallholders in poor countries. It notes that dairy production has overtaken rice as one of the top five most valuable global commodities. It also highlights that huge increases in cereal, dairy, and meat production will be needed by 2050 to meet demand. For many smallholder farmers and landless people in developing nations, livestock are crucial for livelihoods, providing food, income, insurance, and fertilizer. The "hub approach" promotes improving milk production and marketing systems for smallholders through support for transportation, cooling facilities, artificial insemination services, farmer groups, and related organizations. Expanding access to dairy can benefit nutrition, health, gender equity,
Scaling up animal source food production to sustainably meet growing demand i...ILRI
Presented by Steve Staal, ILRI, at the Workshop on Aligning the Food Systems for Improved Nutrition in Animal Source Foods, University of California, 13-14 May 2019
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.
This document summarizes research on animal fattening practices and opportunities for improvement. It discusses how fattening operations have grown in places like Ethiopia and Kenya. Research from Niger and Mali shows the profitability of fattening sheep and cattle using different feed mixes. Locally available feeds like cowpea, moringa, and others show potential. Price differentials based on animal conformation indicate opportunities for value addition through fattening. Further research on least cost rations and introduction of suitable fodder crops could help smallholders benefit from animal fattening. Near infrared spectroscopy training and understanding long-term land use trends may also support improved practices.
Presented by Delia Grace at the Joint CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH)/CGIAR Independent Science and Partnership Council (ISPC) Workshop on Nutrition, Washington, D.C., 22-23 September 2014.
This document summarizes information from ILRI (International Livestock Research Institute) about the role and importance of livestock globally. It makes three key points:
1. Livestock and animal source foods represent some of the most valuable global commodities, with an average annual value of $830 billion from 2007-2016. Demand for livestock products is projected to grow substantially in developing regions by 2030.
2. Livestock play a critical role in economies, livelihoods, and food security around the world. They contribute significantly to agricultural GDP and provide jobs and incomes. Over 70% of the world's rural poor rely on livestock.
3. While livestock bring opportunities, there are also challenges to be addressed
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
This document discusses food safety trade-offs in informal markets and smallholder livestock production. It notes that while improved regulation aims to enhance food safety, it may negatively impact livelihoods and access to food for the poor. Evidence shows informal markets often meet food safety standards and that command-and-control regulation does not work and may worsen practices. Effective solutions involve working with and legitimizing informal sectors. The document advocates for improving food safety in a way that is pro-poor and does not negatively impact livelihoods.
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
The document discusses challenges faced by people from North East India. It notes that the region comprises seven states referred to as the "Seven Sisters" and each has unique cultures and landscapes. However, many people from the region face discrimination and lack of opportunities when they migrate to major cities elsewhere in India for education and work. A key factor pushing migration is lack of higher education infrastructure in the North East states. The document calls for developing the region through initiatives like tourism, political representation, security, placements and educational infrastructure to address the issues.
North East Based Projects for Social & Economic Development - www.nectar.org.inparasbuildtech2014
The progress of North East Based Projects for Social & Economic Development is followed closely. For more info, please visit: http://www.nectar.org.in/
North Eastern Government plan, execute and monitor the development schemes in North Eastern region. The whole responsibility is on the Ministry of Development.
For more info, please visit: http://www.nectar.org.in/
Nectar is seeking economic development of the North Eastern Region with developing bamboo technology and other application among people, communities, institutions. for more details please visit here: www.nectar.org.in
Here Comes The Sun // Brand North-East IndiaNitin Das Rai
Brand strategy for the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry's (FICCI) North-East Regional Advisory Council. Established in 1927, FICCI is the largest and oldest apex business organisation in India.
North East India Investment Conference By K N Hazarikabgogoi
The document discusses emerging sectors and the value of networking for development in North East India. It outlines several emerging sectors in the region like infrastructure, education, IT, food processing, healthcare, medicinal plants, and microfinance. It argues that establishing a network between North East India and North East Indian Non-Resident Indians (NENRIs) living in countries like the US could generate new opportunities in business, knowledge sharing, and investments to support these emerging sectors and drive economic and social development in the region. The North Eastern Development Finance Corporation is presented as a potential partner to facilitate such financial and development partnerships between North East India and NENRIs.
Nectar is seeking economic development of the North Eastern Region with developing bamboo technology and other application among people, communities, institutions. for more details please visit here: www.nectar.org.in
The document provides an outline for strategic planning for economic development in Nigeria's North East region. It discusses the necessity of economic development and the role of strategic planning in outlining steps, promoting efficient use of resources, and building consensus. Guidelines are proposed for new comprehensive economic development strategies that emphasize process, flexibility, and outcomes. Relationship building and capacity development across government, private, and nonprofit sectors are also emphasized. The implementation plan and conclusion stress monitoring progress and adjusting the strategy based on evaluations to effectively achieve economic development goals for the region.
The document summarizes information about the seven sister states of Northeast India - Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura. It provides details such as the state capitals, population and area figures, ethnic and religious diversity, history of formation from the larger state of Assam, natural resources including tea and oil, and ongoing conflicts requiring military intervention.
North East Region Summer Workshop 2014 Lecture 10 life of father moonMatthew Huish
- Rev. Moon was born in 1920 in what is now North Korea and had a vision of Jesus at age 16, beginning his life's work of bringing peace to the world through religion.
- He faced persecution, imprisonment, and torture for his beliefs in North Korea and Japan but continued spreading his message and founding churches after moving to South Korea and later worldwide.
- Rev. Moon married in 1943 and began blessing followers in mass wedding ceremonies, expanding his organization to over 120 countries before his death in 2012 at age 92 with the goal of religious harmony and world peace.
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.
Ensuring livestock livelihoods and animal source food securityILRI
The document discusses trends in the global livestock sector and the role of smallholder producers in developing countries. It makes three key points:
1) Demand for animal-source foods will continue rising significantly in developing countries, where most production already occurs among smallholder farmers who both produce and consume locally.
2) Smallholder livestock systems present opportunities to address technical constraints around health, feed, genetics, and markets to boost production in a sustainable way that benefits livelihoods.
3) Coordinated efforts to improve smallholder and commercial systems can expand the supply of animal-source foods while transforming rural development.
Dairy systems for smallholders in poor countries: Options for improving livel...ILRI
This document discusses options for improving livelihoods through dairy systems for smallholders in poor countries. It notes that dairy production has overtaken rice as one of the top five most valuable global commodities. It also highlights that huge increases in cereal, dairy, and meat production will be needed by 2050 to meet demand. For many smallholder farmers and landless people in developing nations, livestock are crucial for livelihoods, providing food, income, insurance, and fertilizer. The "hub approach" promotes improving milk production and marketing systems for smallholders through support for transportation, cooling facilities, artificial insemination services, farmer groups, and related organizations. Expanding access to dairy can benefit nutrition, health, gender equity,
Scaling up animal source food production to sustainably meet growing demand i...ILRI
Presented by Steve Staal, ILRI, at the Workshop on Aligning the Food Systems for Improved Nutrition in Animal Source Foods, University of California, 13-14 May 2019
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.
This document summarizes research on animal fattening practices and opportunities for improvement. It discusses how fattening operations have grown in places like Ethiopia and Kenya. Research from Niger and Mali shows the profitability of fattening sheep and cattle using different feed mixes. Locally available feeds like cowpea, moringa, and others show potential. Price differentials based on animal conformation indicate opportunities for value addition through fattening. Further research on least cost rations and introduction of suitable fodder crops could help smallholders benefit from animal fattening. Near infrared spectroscopy training and understanding long-term land use trends may also support improved practices.
Presented by Delia Grace at the Joint CGIAR Research Program on Agriculture for Nutrition and Health (A4NH)/CGIAR Independent Science and Partnership Council (ISPC) Workshop on Nutrition, Washington, D.C., 22-23 September 2014.
This document summarizes information from ILRI (International Livestock Research Institute) about the role and importance of livestock globally. It makes three key points:
1. Livestock and animal source foods represent some of the most valuable global commodities, with an average annual value of $830 billion from 2007-2016. Demand for livestock products is projected to grow substantially in developing regions by 2030.
2. Livestock play a critical role in economies, livelihoods, and food security around the world. They contribute significantly to agricultural GDP and provide jobs and incomes. Over 70% of the world's rural poor rely on livestock.
3. While livestock bring opportunities, there are also challenges to be addressed
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
This document discusses food safety trade-offs in informal markets and smallholder livestock production. It notes that while improved regulation aims to enhance food safety, it may negatively impact livelihoods and access to food for the poor. Evidence shows informal markets often meet food safety standards and that command-and-control regulation does not work and may worsen practices. Effective solutions involve working with and legitimizing informal sectors. The document advocates for improving food safety in a way that is pro-poor and does not negatively impact livelihoods.
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
The Dairy Sector & Poverty Reduction: A FAO PerspectiveFAO
This document discusses the role of dairy production in poverty reduction globally and among smallholder farmers. It notes that over 600 million extremely poor people are livestock keepers. While demand for milk is growing in developing countries, smallholder farmers face challenges in market access and production costs. FAO aims to support smallholder dairy farmers through field projects, information dissemination, and addressing prerequisites for engagement like stable demand, market access, and support services. Improving productivity and access to markets can boost incomes and welfare among small-scale dairy farmers.
The document discusses the poultry sector in India. It notes that egg production in India is growing but still falls short of demand projections. There are also regional imbalances in production. It recommends increasing vertical integration to reduce costs, developing infrastructure for marketing, and exploring opportunities to export value-added egg products and meet standards in international markets. Quality, safety, and meeting import standards are keys to boosting domestic and export sales.
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.
Jimmy Smith, Director General of ILRI, outlines the importance of livestock to developing economies and proposes ways to double livestock production through better feeds. Livestock represents five of the six most valuable global commodities and production is increasing faster in developing countries. Livestock plays a key role in livelihoods, nutrition, health and ecosystems. The CGIAR could harness new science on feeds, genetics, and management to boost productivity and sustainability, improving food security and reducing poverty and emissions.
Importance of livestock and the technological and policy challenges facing th...ILRI
Presented by Michael Blϋmmel, Phil Toye, Okeyo Mwai, Ian Wright, Tom Randolph and Steve Staal at the Global feed and food congress, Sun City, South Africa, 10-12 April 2013
Transforming livestock farming: Key elements for medium scale enterprisesILRI
Presented by Jimmy Smith, at the 9th International conference on appropriate technology Workshop: appropriate technology for medium-scale farmers, Virtual, 23 November 2020
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Small ruminant keepers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards peste des ...ILRI
Presentation by Guy Ilboudo, Abel Sènabgè Biguezoton, Cheick Abou Kounta Sidibé, Modou Moustapha Lo, Zoë Campbell and Michel Dione at the 6th Peste des Petits Ruminants Global Research and Expertise Networks (PPR-GREN) annual meeting, Bengaluru, India, 28–30 November 2023.
Small ruminant keepers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards peste des ...ILRI
Poster by Guy Ilboudo, Abel Sènabgè Biguezoton, Cheick Abou Kounta Sidibé, Modou Moustapha Lo, Zoë Campbell and Michel Dione presented at the 6th Peste des Petits Ruminants Global Research and Expertise Networks (PPR-GREN) annual meeting, Bengaluru, India, 29 November 2023.
A training, certification and marketing scheme for informal dairy vendors in ...ILRI
Presentation by Silvia Alonso, Jef L. Leroy, Emmanuel Muunda, Moira Donahue Angel, Emily Kilonzi, Giordano Palloni, Gideon Kiarie, Paula Dominguez-Salas and Delia Grace at the Micronutrient Forum 6th Global Conference, The Hague, Netherlands, 16 October 2023.
Milk safety and child nutrition impacts of the MoreMilk training, certificati...ILRI
Poster by Silvia Alonso, Emmanuel Muunda, Moira Donahue Angel, Emily Kilonzi, Giordano Palloni, Gideon Kiarie, Paula Dominguez-Salas, Delia Grace and Jef L. Leroy presented at the Micronutrient Forum 6th Global Conference, The Hague, Netherlands, 16 October 2023.
Preventing the next pandemic: a 12-slide primer on emerging zoonotic diseasesILRI
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
Preventing preventable diseases: a 12-slide primer on foodborne diseaseILRI
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Preventing a post-antibiotic era: a 12-slide primer on antimicrobial resistanceILRI
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help enhance one's emotional well-being and mental clarity.
Food safety research in low- and middle-income countriesILRI
Presentation by Hung Nguyen-Viet at the first technical meeting to launch the Food Safety Working Group under the One Health Partnership framework, Hanoi, Vietnam, 28 September 2023
The Food Safety Working Group (FSWG) in Vietnam was created in 2015 at the request of the Deputy Prime Minister to address food safety issues in the country. It brings together government agencies, ministries, and development partners to facilitate joint policy dialogue and improve food safety. Over eight years of operations led by different organizations, the FSWG has contributed to various initiatives. However, it faces challenges of diminished government participation over time and dependence on active members. Going forward, it will strengthen its operations by integrating under Vietnam's One Health Partnership framework to better engage stakeholders and achieve policy impacts.
Reservoirs of pathogenic Leptospira species in UgandaILRI
Presentation by Lordrick Alinaitwe, Martin Wainaina, Salome Dürr, Clovice Kankya, Velma Kivali, James Bugeza, Martin Richter, Kristina Roesel, Annie Cook and Anne Mayer-Scholl at the University of Bern Graduate School for Cellular and Biomedical Sciences Symposium, Bern, Switzerland, 29 June 2023.
Assessing meat microbiological safety and associated handling practices in bu...ILRI
Presentation by Patricia Koech, Winnie Ogutu, Linnet Ochieng, Delia Grace, George Gitao, Lily Bebora, Max Korir, Florence Mutua and Arshnee Moodley at the 8th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture, Gaborone, Botswana, 26–29 September 2023.
Ecological factors associated with abundance and distribution of mosquito vec...ILRI
Poster by Max Korir, Joel Lutomiah and Bernard Bett presented the 8th All Africa Conference on Animal Agriculture, Gaborone, Botswana, 26–29 September 2023.
Practices and drivers of antibiotic use in Kenyan smallholder dairy farmsILRI
Poster by Lydiah Kisoo, Dishon M. Muloi, Walter Oguta, Daisy Ronoh, Lynn Kirwa, James Akoko, Eric Fèvre, Arshnee Moodley and Lillian Wambua presented at Tropentag 2023, Berlin, Germany, 20–22 September 2023.
Maruthi Prithivirajan, Head of ASEAN & IN Solution Architecture, Neo4j
Get an inside look at the latest Neo4j innovations that enable relationship-driven intelligence at scale. Learn more about the newest cloud integrations and product enhancements that make Neo4j an essential choice for developers building apps with interconnected data and generative AI.
Essentials of Automations: The Art of Triggers and Actions in FMESafe Software
In this second installment of our Essentials of Automations webinar series, we’ll explore the landscape of triggers and actions, guiding you through the nuances of authoring and adapting workspaces for seamless automations. Gain an understanding of the full spectrum of triggers and actions available in FME, empowering you to enhance your workspaces for efficient automation.
We’ll kick things off by showcasing the most commonly used event-based triggers, introducing you to various automation workflows like manual triggers, schedules, directory watchers, and more. Plus, see how these elements play out in real scenarios.
Whether you’re tweaking your current setup or building from the ground up, this session will arm you with the tools and insights needed to transform your FME usage into a powerhouse of productivity. Join us to discover effective strategies that simplify complex processes, enhancing your productivity and transforming your data management practices with FME. Let’s turn complexity into clarity and make your workspaces work wonders!
Enchancing adoption of Open Source Libraries. A case study on Albumentations.AIVladimir Iglovikov, Ph.D.
Presented by Vladimir Iglovikov:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/iglovikov/
- https://x.com/viglovikov
- https://www.instagram.com/ternaus/
This presentation delves into the journey of Albumentations.ai, a highly successful open-source library for data augmentation.
Created out of a necessity for superior performance in Kaggle competitions, Albumentations has grown to become a widely used tool among data scientists and machine learning practitioners.
This case study covers various aspects, including:
People: The contributors and community that have supported Albumentations.
Metrics: The success indicators such as downloads, daily active users, GitHub stars, and financial contributions.
Challenges: The hurdles in monetizing open-source projects and measuring user engagement.
Development Practices: Best practices for creating, maintaining, and scaling open-source libraries, including code hygiene, CI/CD, and fast iteration.
Community Building: Strategies for making adoption easy, iterating quickly, and fostering a vibrant, engaged community.
Marketing: Both online and offline marketing tactics, focusing on real, impactful interactions and collaborations.
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1. International scenario of livestock with respect to
North East Region of India
Dr. Rameswar Deka
Northeast Food Tech Summit, Guwahati, India, 21 March 2012
2. Smallholders Livestock: Pathway out of
poverty??
• There are 640 million smallholders and 190 million
pastoralists raising livestock. They are the 70 % of the
world’s poor.
• They are playing a crucial role in conserving at least 13,000
breeds of 40 domesticated livestock species. These breeds
are as fast disappearing as industrial production is spreading.
• Smallholders are believed to be poorly educated, traditional,
and not working along economic considerations.
• They have developed strategies to survive and to make best
use of their environment. They often keep mixed herds of
sheep, goats and cattle, or of several breeds.
• In some of the countries (especially in Africa) smallholders
livestock provides up to 38% of the whole GDP.
3. Smallholders are at disadvantage
• Large farms could operate more efficiently due to economies
of scale and lower transaction cost.
• Market regulations put smallholders at a disadvantage, like
in Zimbabwe; where the carcass grading system discriminates
against smaller cattle.
• In the Philippines or in Brazil, pig smallholders are in
disadvantaged.
• Smallholders are targeting niche markets. eg. in Vietnam,
local chicken fetch almost double the price of broilers.
• Contract farming is sees as a crucial instrument to integrate
smallholders into the market, an important means to achieve
poverty reduction and economic growth but in reality it is
opposite in many countries (eg. Thailand, Philippines etc).
4. Changing Trends......
• With liberalization, global trade in livestock products has
grown substantially over the past decade.
• Market power of the mega food companies becomes the
major driving force & determinants of the market.
• Animal diseases (FMD, CBPP, CSF, BF etc.) and associated
regulations (SPS) have become major contributing factors .
• Effects of climate change and emerging diseases increasingly
become important to determine the fate of livestock sector.
• As the commercial sector becomes more and more
industrialized, small farms are going out of business.
5. Industrial livestock system
• Industrial livestock is dominating in production
- 3/4th of the world’s chicken,
- 2/3rd of milk,
- 1/ 2 half of the eggs,
- 1/3rd of pigs
• Industrial livestock is growing 7 times faster than
smallholder livestock.
• Industrial livestock systems is a result of heavy govt.
support.
6. Countries having biggest livestock population
Rank Chicken Cattle Pig Sheep
1st China Brazil (189 m) China China
2nd USA India (187 m) USA Australia
3rd Indonesia USA Brazil India
4th Brazil China Vietnam Iran
5th India Ethiopia Germany Sudan
7. Booming livestock industry!!
• China, is the world’s largest producer of meat (15 mill ton)
while Brazil is the world’s largest exporter of meat ( 9 mill
ton). India produce only 0.6 mill ton.
• India has the highest buffalo population (meat is cheapest
in the world)but failed to become major player in
international market.
• Poultry and pig industries are far developed in China,
Brazil, Thailand and the Philippines.
• China is producing half of the world’s pork.
• China produces 70 mill ton of egg annually compared to 3
mill ton by India and 2 mill by Brazil.
8. Booming livestock!!
• In India, poultry is the fastest growing livestock (10%) sub-
sector in India but still far below the potential level.
• India has the largest livestock population but has failed to
position itself as major player (poor sanitary condition,
higher incidence of diseases, poor slaughtering
infrastructur).
• India is the highest producer of milk (13% of the global
product) but at the international market it is a minor player.
• Dairy industry in China is growing at 17-18% per annum,
(4-5% in India) & become the 3rd largest milk producing
country in the world after India & US. Pakistan is the 4th
largest dairy producer.
9. Subsidised livestock industry at the cost of
smallholders!!
• China has spent US$ 2.05 billion in 2007 to support pig
production, including direct subsidies, insurance of fertile
sows and vaccination of animals against major epidemic
diseases. By November 2007, China had insured 21 million
sows, or 45 percent of the herd nationwide.
• Leading livestock (pig) industries are heavily investing in
China.
• In Vietnam and the Philippines, industrialisation of pig
production is heavily subsidized at the expense of the small
scale producer.
• US & EU’s livestock system is already heavily subsidised
10. Challenges for the developing world
• Tariff and non tariff barriers (import quotas, import licensing
etc.) posing a challenge for the developing world.
• Huge subsidies (export, production, consumption and
storage subsidies) are enjoyed by the farmers of developed
countries
• Most of the developing countries traditionally do not provide
subsidy & they are also not allowed to introduce or increased
subsidies
• SPS measures (eg. health risk arising from additives, toxins,
pathogens etc.) & admin procedures (eg. inspection,
certification) are limiting the scope of export market for
developing countries.
• Cheap imports & dumping lower the domestic product
prices but negatively effect on incomes of million of rural
11. Consequences
• In Mozambique, cheap import of low quality frozen chicken
is threatening smallholders’ income and consumers’ health.
• FAO had recommended to limit the dumping of US dairy
products in order to protect Peru’s smallholders, but in vain
• Export opportunities for smallholders is for many reasons
usually a dead end.
• Smallholders have not benefited but lost out in Brazil, and it
is not likely that elsewhere they will benefit from export
oriented policies.
• With industrial livestock production systems, the
consumption of concentrate feed is growing in developing
countries and causing food shortage to human.
12. Smallholder system: is it relevant for NE India?
Yes, because:
• About 80% rural households in NE India rear livestock.
• About 98% of livestock products (except broiler) comes from
smallholders (herd size: 1-5).
• Livestock plays important role in religious/ social customs,
values and believes.
• More than 90% livestock products are marketed by small
traders/ butchers.
• Consumers prefer local fresh & hot livestock products.
• Indigenous livestock products always fetch premium prices
over that of imported one (eg. local chicken, local egg, local
pork)
• There is ready market at the farm gate of smallholders.
• Prices are increasing sharply.
• Significant scope for productivity increase in most smallholder
households.
13. Livestock sector in NE India’s context
• NE India is largely deficit in egg, pork, milk and goat meat
production. Far below the per national capita availability, which is
again very low in global context.
• Production practices are mainly traditional without much change
over the years.
• Poor extension & input delivery mechanism (about 7% household
getting access to govt. extension services).
• Poor disease control mechanism (about 25% farmers are getting
access to govt. veterinary services).
• Poor physical and bacteriological quality of livestock products
marketed in NE India. Little/ no effort on ensuring food safety &
controlling zoonosis.
• Capacity building programs are weak and mainly lead by by text
book- knowledge.
• Large scale private investment on the livestock is little or
negligible.
14. Glimpse of ILRI’s research findings
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% share
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
0.00%
strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly Undecided
disagree
Rural (n=440) Urban (n=1024)
Consumer attitude “Procuring milk from the vendor/milk man is not safe"
60.00%
50.00%
40.00%
% share
30.00%
20.00%
10.00%
0.00%
strongly agree Agree Disagree Strongly Undecided
disagree
Rural (n=440) Urban (n=1024)
Consumer attitude “I am happy to pay even the maximum/higher price if the quality and
hygiene of milk can be guaranteed"
16. Glimpse of Pig Appraisal Study findings
Market Efficiency of Pork Marketing
5000
4500
4000
Distribution of marketing cost in Rs.
3500
3000 Profit
Tax & commissions
Slaughter & selling costs
2500
Hidden expenses
Transportation & lairage
2000 Farm gate price
1500
1000
500
0
Dhemaji Golaghat Kamrup Karbi Anglong Kokrajhar
Project districts
Efficiency of Pork Marketing
Meat Type A: 5 yrs ago 2 yrs ago B: Current B/A % B/A %
Adjusted for
actual inflation*
Pork 60-70 70-80 80-100 +38 +19
Chevon 100-120 120-140 140-160 +36 +15
Broiler (dressed) 60-70 70-80 80-90 +31 +13
Indigenous chicken 80-90 90-100 100-120 +29 +10
Changes in Meat Prices (Rs/kg) in Assam over the last five years (2003-2007
17. Way forward......
“It is good to have an industry which can provide food to million
of people but would be better if it at the same time can
provide employment to million of people”
• Policy suggestion: twin-track approach to livestock sector
development:
– support ‘industrial’ sector for volume & import
substitution
– support ‘smallholder’ sector for value, resource use
optimization, & rural development / poverty alleviation
– Investment on extension & input services, market
infrastructures & stimulus package for investors.
– Massive awareness & capacity building programmes
(Right to Training Act??)
18. What ILRI is trying to do under this complex
situation?
ILRI’s priority areas for R4D:
• Bring incremental change in the livestock value chain to transform
subsistence production system to market oriented system.
• Increasing the capacity & efficiency of the traditional milk and
meat marketing system to make them competitive.
• Ensure food safety & controlling zoonosis .
• Demonstrate people centric approach for livestock development
and motivate the policy makers to frame right policy for the people.
On Dairy- in Assam:
• Piloting the “Training, certification & monitoring scheme” for all
the actors involved in the traditional dairy value chain.
• Linking the licensing process of municipal corporation with the
training & certification scheme.
• Bringing Health Deptt, Vety Deptt , Dairy Deptt & Municipal Corp.
together for collective & concerted effort.
19. ILRI’s initiatives in NE India
On Piggery- in Nagaland & Mizoram
• Piloting simple, location specific, integrated, community based
approach for piggery (production & marketing)development.
• Piloting Vety. First Aid services through a brigade of trained
livestock F.A. Practitioners.
• Piloting integrated livestock service delivery model through
community based Livestock Service Provider
• Piloting a model for improving pig nutrition .
• Implementing rigorous customised capacity building programmes.
On backyard poultry- in Nagaland
• Promoting Vanaraja birds using the above principles/ practices.
Others:
• Comprehensive study on Assam’s dairy sector & Nagaland &
Assam’s pig sub-sector
• Developed various training manual for dairy and pig sub- sectors.
• Policy advocacy (both for dairy & piggery)
• Building linkages & coordination among different organisations.
20. ILRI’s intended plan for future .......
• Work on smallholder dairy value chain in a 3/4 states of India
under ILRI’s global Research Program on livestock and fish.
• Provide technical support to govt. deptt/ other organisations
in India for scaling out the training, certification & monitoring
scheme for milk vendors and butchers
• Replicate the simple, cost effective, integrated piggery
development model in other parts of NE India with govt.
support.
• Work on the control of zoonotic and emerging diseases
through prevalence survey, participatory disease
surveillance, design & delivery of training to target group.
• Extend helping hands to the govt. deptt/ other organisation
on planning and monitoring development projects.