Livestock farming constraints in developing countries-from adaptation to mitigation in ruminant production systems

Vigne Mathieu, Blanfort Vincent, Vayssières Jonathan, Lecomte Philippe, Steinmetz Philippe. 2016. Livestock farming constraints in developing countries-from adaptation to mitigation in ruminant production systems. In : Climate change and agriculture worldwide. Torquebiau Emmanuel (ed.), Manley David (trad.), Cowan Paul (trad.). Heidelberg : Springer, 127-141. ISBN 978-94-017-7460-4

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-017-7462-8_10

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Résumé : The livestock sector's relationship with climate change is complex. The sector is a major contributor to agricultural greenhouse gas emissions, whereas it is subject to climate change and must adapt to ensure its survival. The diverse range of livestock farming systems worldwide provides a range of greenhouse gas emission mitigation options. Moreover, livestock production contributes to a significant and increasing extent to food systems and to agricultural systems in developing countries (manure, transportation, savings, and income). In this sense, their integration in climate-smart agricultural systems is essential, especially since these regions are undergoing major changes in their demographic, environmental and consumption patterns. Livestock farming is thus a crucial adaptation mechanism for poor and vulnerable people living in changing environments who are subject to a range of risks.

Mots-clés Agrovoc : changement climatique, élevage, ruminant, pays en développement

Classification Agris : L01 - Élevage - Considérations générales
P40 - Météorologie et climatologie

Champ stratégique Cirad : Axe 1 (2014-2018) - Agriculture écologiquement intensive

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