How can we improve livestock for the biodiversity and climate change crises through genetics and nutrition, feeds and management?​

Background

Question Group: Working with nature to improve plant, animal and soil health, enhancing agricultural practices, and promoting resilient food systems. It also encompasses innovation in disease control, climate adaptation for crops and stock, strengthening food safety and sustainable farming to reduce environmental pollution and boost productivity.

Sub-questions: -What tools are available to the livestock sector to increase productivity, ensure high animal health and welfare standards, while helping to meet climate change and biodiversity targets?
-How can we use genetics and other tools such as nutrition supplements to improve the livestock sector and help to meet GHG emission targets?
-What will drive uptake of genetics across all livestock sectors?
-What is needed to drive well evidenced best practice in the livestock sector?

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Source

This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:

Environment natural resources agriculture research strategy 2027 2032

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