How can regenerative, agro-ecological principles of animal food production, including high animal welfare, be successfully embedded into agriculture in LMICs?
Context and Relevance:
Advocacy organizations would be able to use this information to lobby governments at the national and global (UN) level for a global agreement on food and farming – one that enables factory farming to be replaced with a regenerative, agroecological system and a global reduction in consumption of animal-sourced foods. It would also help build a global movement around ending factory farming for the good of animals, people, and the planet.
Potential Research Approach:
Case Study Analysis: Identify and examine existing examples of regenerative, agroecological animal food production in LMICs that successfully incorporate high animal welfare standards. Analyze the practices, outcomes, and scalability of these models.
Resource and Need Assessment: Evaluate the resources required for transitioning to regenerative agriculture, including knowledge, technology, financial investment, and policy support. Assess the barriers and facilitators to such transitions within the socio-economic contexts of given LMICs.
Impact Evaluation: Assess the environmental, social, and economic impacts of implementing regenerative, agroecological practices in animal food production, comparing them with conventional intensive systems. Focus on animal welfare, biodiversity, soil health, community health, and economic viability.
Policy and Advocacy Strategy Development: Based on the findings, develop recommendations for policy interventions and advocacy strategies that could support the widespread adoption of regenerative, agroecological principles in LMICs. Identify key stakeholders and propose mechanisms for engaging them in transformative change.
Additional Questions:
How can regenerative, agroecological principles of animal food production, including high animal welfare, be successfully embedded into agriculture in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) to prevent the increase in intensive animal production and the rise in unhealthy animal-product heavy diets?
What are the most effective strategies for engaging local communities and stakeholders in advocating for and adopting regenerative, agroecological practices?
How can international collaboration and knowledge-sharing be optimized to support the global transition towards sustainable and humane animal food production systems?