About one-third of the world’s food supply is produced by small, mostly family-run farms.
These farms integrate livestock with crops in regenerative and circular agricultural systems.
Core message
Livestock in these farm systems provide:
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Income: for financially insecure populations, they provide a safety net and are the ‘living ATM’ during times of need
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Nutrition: animal-source foods, particularly milk and eggs, are nutrient dense and provide critical nutrition for people all over the world, but especially during pregnancy and the first 1000 days of life
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Manure and farm power: half of the staple cereals in Africa can be produced because of the income, manure and drought power provided by livestock in small integrated farms
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Inclusivity: (under the right conditions) livestock ownership and management can help provide women economic independence and provide opportunities for youth
