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DocumentDeveloping a small ruminant industry in the Caribbean
Issue brief 6, April 2014
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No results found.Over the next few decades, a growing population, rising affluence and urbanization will significantly impact global food production. With average incomes set to increase, the demand for meat and meat products in particular is rising at a rapid rate, particularly in developing countries. Recent estimates by the Food and Agriculture Organization project an increase of 70% in meat consumption by the time the world’s population reaches 9.6 billion in 2050. The small ruminant industry is ideally plac ed for intensification and development. On the production side, sheep and goats are well suited to the wide range of both geophysical and socio-economic conditions commonly encountered in the region. Small ruminants are able to convert low quality forages and feeds into high quality products; are small in size; use minimal land space and require low capital investment per head, making them ideal livestock for resource poor Caribbean farmers. -
ProjectAssessing Trade-Offs and Business Opportunities for Poultry Import Substitution, and Small Ruminant Value Chain Development in CARICOM - TCP/SLC/3805 2024
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No results found.The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) comprises both net food importing nations and countries with vital agricultural export sectors. However, most small-island states in the Eastern Caribbean are net food importers and rely on international markets, outside the CARICOM region, for their food consumption. The development of their agriculture sectors is faced by such challenges as natural and geographic constraints, natural disasters, farm size, limited trade competitiveness and import dependency. Given the strong dependence on food imports and changing consumer preferences towards imported processed food, the management of food security will increasingly be a trade and macroeconomic issue rather than an agricultural one. The consumption of imported processed foods has also led to a significant rise in obesity and other non-communicable diseases. Developing the production base and VCs of products that can be competitively produced locally would create jobs, increase livelihoods from agriculture and increase access to fresh produce and protein sources, particularly in rural communities. Increasing intraregional trade, reducing dependence on food imports from outside the region and increasing the competitiveness of their agriculture sectors were major goals of CARICOM’s governments. The Caribbean Private Sector (CPSO) also aimed to reduce the agricultural imports of CARICOM by 25 percent by 2025. -
Brochure, flyer, fact-sheetSmall ruminant value chain analysis for Serbia 2025
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No results found.This report examines the role of sheep and goat farming in Serbia’s rural economy and cultural heritage. Despite modest declines in livestock numbers since 2015, Serbia has demonstrated resilience with steady or increasing meat production. Challenges include labour shortages, low profitability at the farm level, limited financial resources for modernization, and restricted access to pastures. The report highlights opportunities to enhance productivity through improved genetics, better farm management practices, formalized contracts with processors, and value-added products like premium lamb cuts or cheeses. Aligning with EU standards is identified as critical for expanding into international markets. Recommendations focus on infrastructure development, capacity building through advisory services, cooperative models among farmers, and sustainability measures aligned with EU Green Deal goals. These steps can help Serbia build a competitive small ruminant sector that supports rural development while ensuring environmental sustainability.
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