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20 lis 2020 · For pigs and broilers, we identify large opportunities to increase LWP by increasing both feed water productivity (FWP; feed produced per m 3 of water) and feed use efficiency (FUE; protein produced per kg of feed) through better crop and livestock management.
1 sie 2023 · This article confirmed the importance of research on water scarcity; moreover, it can stimulate development and application of solutions that make agricultural production/consumption more efficient and resilient.
4 lut 2024 · Salinity levels are an important consideration when evaluating water quality in livestock management. More than salty water can be hazardous to animals, resulting in decreased food intake, decreased productivity, and salt-related diseases.
Livestock play a major role in sustainable food systems—for example, manure is a critical source of natural fertilizer, while livestock used as draft animals can help boost productivity in regions where there is low mechanization. Livestock are important assets for vulnerable communities.
26 kwi 2024 · The global demand increase for animal-source foods allows smallholder livestock farmers to improve food and nutrition security and their livelihoods. However, livestock production significantly contributes to global change with several negative environmental effects,...
15 gru 2023 · Organic compounds such as biochar/super absorbent polymer, mineral binder, and resin adduct/maleic anhydride are used to create smart fertilizers to improve water retention and ion exchange.
12 kwi 2022 · This commentary paper is divided into the following four main sections: (i) the contentious nature of soil organic matter; (ii) soil biological quality/fertility; (iii) soil classification;...
