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Sustainable Small Ruminant Farming for a Greener Future - GCP/SEC/014/TUR

Year of publication 2025

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 2

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Project

Synopsis (short abstract) Central Asia's growing population and economic progress are driving higher demand for livestock products. Despite past efforts to enhance SR production, challenges persist due to outdated systems, poor resource management and climate change impacts. Countries in the region seek modern approaches to sustainable livestock management, including improved animal feed, pasture systems and genetic resource management. Economic and agricultural development varies across nations due to historical and policy differences. Rural poverty remains widespread, with many communities reliant on livestock. Sustainable agricultural programmes are key to economic growth and poverty reduction, making SR production an essential sector for regional development. In response to the above, the project was designed to increase national and subregional capacity to analyse and improve production systems while reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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