Integrated natural resource management and intensification of feed production and utilisation in South East Asia

Devendra C., . (2003) Integrated natural resource management and intensification of feed production and utilisation in South East Asia. [Proceedings Paper]

Productivity enhancement from integrated natural resources and animal production systems in South East Asia is discussed in the context of major economic changes and a changing external environment and the inability of current systems of animal production to meet the human requirements of foods of animal origin. The situation is exacerbated by such factors as rapid population growth urbanisation increased incomes demand-led processes and changing consumer preferences. The projected total meat and milk requirement levels in 2020 are far in excess of anticipated supplies and place unprecedented pressure on improved and integrated management of the natural resources crops animals land and water. Enhancing productivity in the future is therefore compelling and will need to come from improved efficiency in the management of natural resources increased per animal performance appropriate animal production systems and higher efficiency in the use of feed resources. In comparison to the intensive industrialised and private sector-led non-ruminant sector which supplies the bulk of the meat and eggs for human consumption ruminant production systems have lagged behind in productivity because of inadequate technology application and participation of resource poor small farmers. Since arable land is limited and existing irrigated lands are overused The potentially important rainfed lands will become increasingly important for productivity enhancement in the future since arable land is limited and irrigated land is overused. Increased research investments are necessary that can specifically focus on these environments backed by strong systems research interdisciplinarity and a holistic approach.

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Productivity enhancement from integrated natural resources and animal production systems in South East Asia is discussed in the context of major economic changes and a changing external environment and the inability of current systems of animal production to meet the human requirements of foods of animal origin. The situation is exacerbated by such factors as rapid population growth urbanisation increased incomes demand-led processes and changing consumer preferences. The projected total meat and milk requirement levels in 2020 are far in excess of anticipated supplies and place unprecedented pressure on improved and integrated management of the natural resources crops animals land and water. Enhancing productivity in the future is therefore compelling and will need to come from improved efficiency in the management of natural resources increased per animal performance appropriate animal production systems and higher efficiency in the use of feed resources. In comparison to the intensive industrialised and private sector-led non-ruminant sector which supplies the bulk of the meat and eggs for human consumption ruminant production systems have lagged behind in productivity because of inadequate technology application and participation of resource poor small farmers. Since arable land is limited and existing irrigated lands are overused The potentially important rainfed lands will become increasingly important for productivity enhancement in the future since arable land is limited and irrigated land is overused. Increased research investments are necessary that can specifically focus on these environments backed by strong systems research interdisciplinarity and a holistic approach.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor Malaysia. mal SF94.6 I61 2003 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	Natural resources
AGROVOC Term:	Feed production
AGROVOC Term:	Intensification
AGROVOC Term:	Farming systems
AGROVOC Term:	Mixed farming
AGROVOC Term:	Feed resources
AGROVOC Term:	Arable land
AGROVOC Term:	Animal performance
AGROVOC Term:	Agricultural resources
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:16
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/13532

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