Food security and livestock: The case of Latin America and the Caribbean
End Date
16-4-2024 12:00 AM
Security Theme
State Stability and Infrastructure
Keywords
Economic Stability, Food security, livestock, Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC)
Description
Food security in Latin America and the Caribbean is a challenge due to the inability of many poor families to access necessary foods for a healthy diet. Animal husbandry plays a crucial role in food security, providing high-quality proteins and micronutrients for millions of households. The production and trade of livestock products stabilize the food supply and act as a buffer during economic crises and disasters. Small farm agriculture is especially important in this scenario, as most of the production of animal-based foods depends on this sector. Understanding the interrelations between food security and the livestock sector is crucial for designing and implementing policies that strengthen family livestock production as an essential pillar in regional food security. The growth of the livestock industry in the region has brought great economic benefits and could benefit small producers. However, the growth of this industry may also produce detrimental, complex, and undesired consequences. The LAC region has shown advances in meat and milk production, particularly poultry meat, and milk production, generating job opportunities and income along the entire supply chain. This growth will contribute to improving food and nutritional security and reducing poverty in the region.
Food security and livestock: The case of Latin America and the Caribbean
Food security in Latin America and the Caribbean is a challenge due to the inability of many poor families to access necessary foods for a healthy diet. Animal husbandry plays a crucial role in food security, providing high-quality proteins and micronutrients for millions of households. The production and trade of livestock products stabilize the food supply and act as a buffer during economic crises and disasters. Small farm agriculture is especially important in this scenario, as most of the production of animal-based foods depends on this sector. Understanding the interrelations between food security and the livestock sector is crucial for designing and implementing policies that strengthen family livestock production as an essential pillar in regional food security. The growth of the livestock industry in the region has brought great economic benefits and could benefit small producers. However, the growth of this industry may also produce detrimental, complex, and undesired consequences. The LAC region has shown advances in meat and milk production, particularly poultry meat, and milk production, generating job opportunities and income along the entire supply chain. This growth will contribute to improving food and nutritional security and reducing poverty in the region.
