How can non-industrial farm animal producers in LMICs make animal welfare and environmental improvements?
Context and Relevance:
In the face of increasing industrialization of animal agriculture, it's crucial to identify viable models for non-industrial producers that prioritize animal welfare and environmental sustainability. This research can offer valuable insights and scalable models for producers in LMICs, contributing to more humane and sustainable local food systems.
Potential Research Approach:
Case Studies: Identifying and analyzing case studies of non-industrial farm animal producers in LMICs who have successfully integrated animal welfare and environmental sustainability into their practices without succumbing to industrialization pressures.
Field Interviews: Conducting field interviews and surveys with successful producers to understand the strategies, practices, and innovations they employed.
Economic Analysis: Analyzing the economic models of these farms to understand how they balance welfare and sustainability improvements with profitability.
Support Mechanisms: Investigating the role of local and international support mechanisms, including policies, subsidies, certifications, and market access, in facilitating these successes.
Additional Questions:
What specific economic strategies do successful non-industrial producers in LMICs use to ensure profitability while maintaining high animal welfare and environmental sustainability standards?
What local and international support mechanisms (e.g., policies, subsidies, certifications, market access) are most effective in helping non-industrial producers achieve and maintain profitability while upholding animal welfare and sustainability?
How can market access be improved for non-industrial producers to ensure fair compensation for their sustainable and humane practices?