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Tier 4 — Narrative / commentaryPeer-reviewed

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 role of livestock industries in Indonesia within the dual context of food security and environmental sustainability. The authors, led by Eisler and Martin (established researchers in livestock systems), appear to assess whether current or reformed livestock farming practices can feed Indonesia's population without exacerbating environmental damage. The paper was published in a regional peer-reviewed journal and reflects mid-2010s evidence on tropical and subtropical livestock production systems.

UK applicability

Limited direct applicability. Indonesia's agro-ecological context (tropical climate, smallholder-dominated production, different species mix) differs substantially from UK temperate intensive systems. However, findings on sustainable intensification trade-offs and environmental limits to livestock expansion may inform global food systems debate.

Key measures

As suggested by the title: livestock production capacity, environmental impact metrics (potentially land use, water use, emissions), food security contribution

Outcomes reported

The paper examines whether livestock industries in Indonesia can meet food demands whilst minimising environmental degradation. It likely synthesises evidence on production capacity, resource use, and ecological impacts of different livestock farming approaches in the Indonesian context.

Theme
Farming systems, soils & land use
Subject
Food security & global nutrition
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
BFmowc22d1-xu9g52

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