Summary
This narrative review examines the critical role of sustainable livestock production systems in addressing concurrent challenges of rising global food demand and climate change. The authors argue that meeting the food requirements of a projected 9.7 billion people by 2050 whilst reducing livestock agriculture's environmental footprint requires integrated investment across infrastructure, technology transfer, financial mechanisms and stakeholder engagement. The review positions sustainable livestock production as a cornerstone of food system resilience under climate uncertainty.
UK applicability
The findings are broadly relevant to UK policy priorities around net-zero agriculture and domestic food security, though the review's global scope may not address specific UK production constraints, regulatory frameworks or market structures. UK-specific evidence on temperate pasture-based and integrated farming systems would strengthen applicability to British farming contexts.
Key measures
Qualitative assessment of policy frameworks, infrastructure requirements, technological adoption, financing mechanisms, and collaborative networks supporting sustainable livestock production
Outcomes reported
The review synthesised research on how sustainable livestock production systems can contribute to global food security whilst building resilience to climate change. The analysis identified key infrastructure, methodological, financial and collaborative requirements for scaling sustainable livestock production to meet projected demand for a global population of 9.7 billion by 2050.
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