Global Challenges


Our research contributes to

increased food production and productivity, providing safe, nutritious and affordable food to the world’s poorest people;

employment opportunities for millions of women and young people in the farming and other related sectors; and

efficient use of scarce natural resources and develop livestock practices which foster climate change mitigation and adaption.

Why is livestock research important?

More than 70% of the milk, meat and eggs in Africa and Asia is produced by smallholder farmers and sold locally.

The livestock sector in Africa and Asia contributes 40% to agricultural Gross Domestic Product, but receives less than 1% of official development assistance.

Demand for livestock-derived foods is increasing especially in Africa and Asia.

The transformation of small-scale livestock farming can help meet growing demand and contribute directly to eight Sustainable Development Goals and indirectly to all. 

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