Nov 4, 2013
Farmers could cut emissions while boosting production - SciDev.Net
Using updated practices can cut greenhouse gas emissions and save livestock farmers money, says FAO report.
CGIAR Climate's insight:
James Kinyangi, who leads CGIAR's climate change, agriculture and food security research programme in east Africa, tells SciDev.Net that methods of intensifying sustainable livestock production on the continent vary by region. "For example, in West Africa [lower] emissions could come from better grazing management and better utilisation of feed and fodder from crop residues. But in East Africa, the use of feed and fodder could be improved by using farm wastes and grain milling products."