Fodder and feeding stuff
Fodder and feeding stuff + (Total)https://www.fao.org/faostat/en/#data/TCL
| Title | Tons |
| Source data | Fodder and feeding stuff |
| Data set identifier | F_4 |
| Unit of measure | Tons |
| Source data | Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |
| Original data source | FAO |
| Statistical concepts and definition | Measures the total production and availability of animal feed, including various types of fodder and feeding materials. This metric is crucial for assessing the agricultural output related to livestock sustenance. It encapsulates data on both naturally occurring feed resources like pasture and harvested feed such as silage, hay, and commercial feed products. The comprehensive nature of this indicator ensures that all forms of livestock feed are accounted for, providing a holistic view of the resources available for animal husbandry. |
| Relevance | During drought conditions, the availability of natural feed resources typically diminishes, affecting the overall livestock health and productivity. This can lead to increased costs for imported feeds and potential declines in livestock production, impacting both local and national food security. By monitoring this indicator, policymakers and agricultural planners can gauge the vulnerability of their livestock sectors to drought and implement strategies to mitigate these impacts, such as diversifying feed sources or enhancing feed storage capabilities. |
| Time coverage | Annual |
| Sector coverage | Economic/Farming |
| Data compilation | The main source of errors is the deviation from the standard International Merchandise Trade Statistics (IMTS) methodology and recommendations in reporting annual trade data by various countries. Incomplete country metadata is another source of errors, especially related to the description of the unit of measurement used at the most detailed level of reported data. Trade data accuracy is affected by specific characteristics such as the practice of concealing confidential information and the exemption thresholds applied by countries to reduce the burden on enterprises. The lack of country tariff line description generates various ambiguities on the link between Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS) and FAO Commodity List (FCL). The national trade statistics is an exhaustive survey which implies that no samples are used. Only on EU intra-trade statistics is the trader operator survey regularly implemented. |
| Relationship* | 1 |
* This field expresses the impact on vulnerability. The minus sign indicates that it has a vulnerability-decreasing impact (positive impact on resilience), and the plus sign indicates a vulnerability-increasing impact.