4 th global agenda of action in support of sustainable livestock development
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CHALLENGES FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IN NAMIBIA. 4 th Global Agenda of Action in Support of Sustainable Livestock Development Susanne Thalwitzer – 15-17 October 2013, Ottawa, Canada. TOPICS. BACKGROUND BUSH ENCROACHMENT ANIMAL DISEASE MANAGEMENT SUPPLY CONSTRAINTS - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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4th Global Agenda of Action in Support of Sustainable Livestock DevelopmentSusanne Thalwitzer – 15-17 October 2013, Ottawa, Canada
CHALLENGES FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IN NAMIBIA
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TOPICS
• BACKGROUND • BUSH ENCROACHMENT• ANIMAL DISEASE MANAGEMENT• SUPPLY CONSTRAINTS• STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT
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BACKGROUND– Surface 284,000 km2
– 60% desert or semi-desert– Population 2.01 million (58% in
urban areas)– Average annual income US$
4000,00 p.a.– 2nd highest Gini coefficient
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BACKGROUND
• Largest industry sectors: mining, tourism and agriculture
• 70 % of population depend directly or indirectly from livestock production
• Subsistence farming• Commercial farming
Contribution of agriculture to GDP (%)
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LIVESTOCK SPECIES & BREEDS
Cattle: 2.9 millionSheep: 2.5 millionGoats: 1.2 million
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Source: Usda & Comtrade/Trademap 2011
MEAT EXPORTS
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EXPORT ABATTOIRS
EU approved
RSA approved
MARKETS UTILISED BY MEATCO (2010)
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GAME SPECIES
Hartebeest Zebra Kudu Oryx Springbok
Population 137 000 70 000 381 000 389 000 726 000
Off takes 119 000 129 000
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BUSH ENCROACHMENT
- Overstocking - Droughts- Extinction of fires
Cause:
Problem:
- 26 million hectares affected
- Up to 18 000 bush per ha
- Harvesting yield up to 20
tonnes per hectare
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BUSH ENCROACHMENT
- National Rangeland Management Strategy (2010)- Manual and chemical removal of bush- Changes in rangeland management practices (multispecies
systems, rotation and rest periods)- Subsidy schemes for bush reduction ?
Solutions
Challenges:
- Lack of funds- Lack of EIAs- Risks to biodiversity- Sustainable conversion into
energy
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ANIMAL DISEASE MANAGEMENT
Movement restriction
FMD surveillance
FMD vaccination
Ban for meat export
Veterinary fences
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ZAMBEZI REGION
• Agriculture and tourism major income generator
• 12 000 livestock owners/ 160,000 cattle
• Recurrent FMD outbreaks
• Wildlife – source of livestock infection
• 13 communal conservancies
• Part of Transfrontier conservation area (KAZA TFCA)
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Integration of
HACCP &
COMMODITY BASED TRADEAPPROACH
IMPROVED CATTLE
MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY
“DEVELOPMENT OF EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR BEEF PRODUCTS FROM THE CAPRIVI”
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“DEVELOPMENT OF EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR BEEF PRODUCTS FROM THE CAPRIVI”
• Market analysis
• Cost benefit analysis for different land use options
• Development of protocol for animal health and food safety
• Pilot project
• Capacity building for Veterinary Services
• Mentoring and training programs for farmers
• Strong collaboration with partners from agriculture and wildlife
conservation
• Risk assessment
• Review of FMD management practices
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SUPPLY CONSTRAINTS
Causes:
• Rangeland capacity decreases – droughts, bush encroachment
• Rangeland quality decreases – overstocking• Wildlife - consumptive and non-consumptive use• Other land uses, such as eco tourism or hunting• Land reform• ‘Lifestyle farming”• GVN policies
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SUPPLY CONSTRAINTS
Solutions:
• Implementation of National Rangeland Strategy• Commitment from GVN and other institutions• Training and education• Research• Local value addition• Multispecies systems• Improved production
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FAN MEAT SCHEMEExample for Stakeholder Involvement
Meat Board of
Namibia
Directorate of
Veterinary Services
Communal Farmers
Commercial Farmers
LivestockAgents
Abattoirs Meat Processors
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FAN MEAT STANDARDS
• Good Farming Practices
• Extensive Grazing
• Traceability
• Animal Welfare Standards
• No Growth Promoters
• No Ruminant Derived Proteins
• Predator Management
SUSTAINABLE
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MANAGEMENT CALENDER
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CONCLUSION
1. Integrated approach needed to address
challenges
2. Need for more research and information
required
3. Commitment from GVN and private sector
essential
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