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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 in meeting growing food demands whilst addressing environmental concerns. The authors assess the sustainability challenges inherent in expanding livestock production in Indonesia, considering nutrient cycling, land use pressures, and food security objectives. The paper synthesises evidence on whether intensification or alternative production models offer viable pathways for balancing productivity with environmental stewardship in the Indonesian context.

UK applicability

Whilst focused on Indonesia's specific agro-ecological and socio-economic context, the review's examination of livestock–environment trade-offs may inform UK discussions on sustainable intensification and trade in livestock products. However, UK livestock systems operate under different regulatory, climatic and market conditions, limiting direct applicability.

Key measures

Environmental impacts of livestock production; food security contributions; sustainability indicators for Indonesian livestock systems

Outcomes reported

The study examines the capacity of Indonesian livestock industries to contribute to food security whilst mitigating environmental degradation. It assesses the sustainability challenges and potential pathways for livestock production in an 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
Intensive livestock
DOI
10.21157/ijtvbr.v2i2.9550
Catalogue ID
MGmowshxnr-wijsl6

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