Importance of Livestock Production from Grasslands for National and Local Food and Nutritional Security in Developing Countries

Grazing lands cover more than a quarter of the world’s land surface, often on land that is unsuitable for other forms of use. Despite the perception that productivity is inherently low, the contribution of grasslands in food security in developing countries is significant. However the challenges of spatial and temporal variability of primary productivity need to be managed and mobility of livestock is key to this. Appropriate land management and governance arrangements are essential for facilitating this mobility and for creating the circumstances in which technical options for reducing variability and risk in livestock keeping can be deployed and to allow more commercially-oriented systems to develop

Potential for livelihood improvement through livestock development in Jharkhand

This report presents the results of an appraisal study of the livestock sector in the state of Jharkhand, India. In particular it summarizes the opportunities for livelihood improvement and employment generation through livestock development based on information collected in four districts, Ranchi, Godda, East Singhbhum and Palamu, and presents some recommendations for research and development interventions

Introduction to ILRI and overview of value chain approach

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