Organic Livestock Farming and the Scenario in the Developing Countries: Opportunities and Challenges

摘要

Alongside the advancement of scientific researches to enhance productivity of agriculture with thescarce resources the world has today, agricultural scientists had begun long ago to reveal the limitations ofintensive agricultural practices and sought deeply the solutions which can potentially keep and satisfy thegrowing world population need in terms of food that is derived from farm animals. In this regard, they are tryingto answer the question of quality-conscious consumers who are increasingly seeking environmentally safe,chemical-residue free and healthy foods, along with product traceability and a high standard of animal welfare.Thus, this study intends to explore and discuss about organic livestock farming and the condition in thedeveloping countries including the opportunities and challenges. Efforts have been made to assess and collectrelevant information to reach to the different aspects of organic livestock farming and its condition in thedeveloping countries. This review familiarize and explores the basic knowledge of what organic livestockfarming mean, compare rationally between conventional and organic livestock farming and incline to practiceit, initiate more and more producers to start organic livestock farming and enjoy premium prices for theirproduce. Moreover, the document will be an input for policy makers of developing countries to draw policiesand commit to its accomplishment.