Introduction of silvopastoral systems for cattle raising to sustainably provide fodder to animals in drought periods
This technology describes the introduction of silvopastoral systems in the dry flats of the Chaco eco-region of Bolivia as a good practice to increase the resilience of cattle raisers against recurrent drought. Silvopastoral systems are a combination of trees, pastures, and livestock. Trees contribute to increased pasture productivity, at the same time providing a natural shelter to animals. Livestock benefits from this good practice, especially during the prolonged drought periods when pasture is otherwise generally scarce and mortality rates increase significantly. This technology briefly introduces the concept of silvopartoral systems and presents a cost-benefit analysis of the practice compared to normal practices for raising cattle.
Автор: FAO Bolivia
Организация: The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO TECA
Год: 2020
Страна/страны: Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Географический охват: Латинской Америки и Карибского бассейна
Категория: Практики
Полный текст: https://www.fao.org/teca/en/technologies/8954
Язык контента: English