Livelihood
This theme relates to social and economic aspects of animal production. A major part of this work is done in tropical countries. Especially in those countries, livestock is not only kept for food production. Therefore, our works focusses on financial security and the production manure. In Europe, our work focuses on nature inclusive agriculture, a way of farming that produces food with respect for the ecosystem, while generating a decent income.
In recent years, less resources have to be divided over an increasing population in increasing harsh climatic circumstances. Questions we are posing: how can livestock help to adapt farms and food systems to climate change and how can developing countries avoid to make the same mistakes as developed countries did?
