April2010

The good news is …

In Asia, there are huge opportunities of poverty reduction through the sustainable intensification of livestock production on smallholder mixed farms ……. 

And the not so good news is …

……..the pressures caused by climate change and the ever growing population on limited natural resources may prevent the livestock sector from achieving its potential.

• Raising awareness and promoting pro-poor research

• Developing knowledge management

• Defining regional research issues

• Working in partnership• Capacity strengthening

How ILRI works in Asia

Priority Research Areas for ILRI in Asia

• Livestock-environment-health interactions• Livestock value chains (dairy, pigs, small ruminants)• Sustainable intensification• Conservation and use of animal genetic resources

Highest density of poor livestock keepers