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Sustainable intensification of livestock production can significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions per unit of food produced while maintaining or increasing nutritional output.
For producers and policymakers, focusing on sustainable intensification (better genetics, feed, and management) can reduce the environmental footprint of livestock while increasing food security. For consumers, this means that moderate ASF consumption in developing regions is not inherently unsustainable if production methods are improved.
Sustainable intensification of livestock production... can foster a reduction of greenhouse gas emissions while meeting this growing global demand for livestock products... These approaches can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by up to 30%
Why this rating
Cites reviews and meta-analyses, but acknowledges variability and ongoing need for R&D.
Source
Animal source foods: Sustainability problem or malnutrition and sustainability solution? Perspective matters
A.T. Adesogan et al. · Global Food Security · 2019
DOI 10.1016/j.gfs.2019.100325
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