Agricultural Sector Assessment: Livestock Subsector for Haiti

摘要

Livestock production, although often studied independently of other agricultural activities, is closely linked to cropping systems and to the use of land and labor resources. This report assesses the livestock subsector in Haiti as an integral part of the country's crop/farming system and suggests strategies for Government of Haiti (GOH) action. The first section examines the diversity of livestock types in Haiti's five departments and the four most commonly used management methods--free roaming, staking out, open range herding, and fenced pasture. The author advocates the inclusion of livestock enterprises in farming systems to improve farm efficiency, food production, and profitability.