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6. Livestock Industries in Indonesia – Can they help feed the people without destroying the environment?

Mark C. Eisler, Muhammad Hambal, Teuku Reza Ferasyi, Graeme B. Martin

Jurnal Natural (Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, Syiah Kuala University) · 2016

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Summary

This narrative review examines the dual imperative facing Indonesian livestock industries: meeting growing domestic food demand whilst minimising environmental degradation. The authors synthesise evidence on current production systems, feed-land competition, and sustainability trade-offs within Indonesia's tropical and sub-tropical agroecological context. The paper evaluates whether intensification, improved management practices, or system diversification offer viable pathways to reconcile productivity gains with environmental stewardship and long-term resource security.

UK applicability

The findings have limited direct applicability to UK livestock systems, which operate under different climatic, regulatory, and market conditions. However, the conceptual frameworks for evaluating intensification versus diversification trade-offs may inform UK discussions on sustainable intensification and land-use efficiency.

Key measures

Livestock production systems characteristics; feed demand and land use metrics; environmental impact indicators; sustainability trade-offs

Outcomes reported

The paper examines current livestock production systems in Indonesia and evaluates trade-offs between meeting domestic food demand and minimising environmental degradation. It likely synthesises evidence on feed-land competition, production intensification pathways, and sustainability strategies specific to Indonesia's tropical and sub-tropical context.

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Livestock nutrition & meat quality
Study type
Narrative Review
Study design
Narrative review
Source type
Peer-reviewed study
Status
Published
Geography
Indonesia
System type
Mixed farming
DOI
10.21157/ijtvbr.v2i2.9550
Catalogue ID
BFmobghsy5-qeagv1

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