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The State of
Food andAgriculture
2009
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The State of
Food and AgricultureLivestock in the balance
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsRome, February 2010
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
The State of
Food andAgriculture
2009
Note: Per caput consumption of major food items in developing countries – kg per caput per year (index numbers 1961=100).Source: The State of Food and Agriculture 2009.
Booming sector
Roots and Tubers
Cereals
Meat
Milk
Eggs
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1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010
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The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
The State of
Food andAgriculture
2009
Source: The State of Food and Agriculture 2009.
Regional differences: meat production
East and Southeast Asia
Latin America and the Caribbean
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1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010
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Near East and North Africa South Asia Sub-Saharan Africa
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
The State of
Food andAgriculture
2009
Meeting society’s expectations?
providing livelihoods for the poor
promoting food security for all
ensuring environmental sustainability
preventing human health risks
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
The State of
Food andAgriculture
2009
Livelihoods and food security
1 billion people keep livestock
Important for food security and nutrition
A pathway out of poverty?• support smallholders• support alternative livelihoods for some
15% ofenergy
25% ofprotein
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
The State of
Food andAgriculture
2009
Environmental challenges
Improved management can:
Reduce overgrazing
Reduce deforestation
Help mitigate climate change
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
The State of
Food andAgriculture
2009
Animal disease and human health
ANIMAL DISEASES
Economic risks- productivity- markets- livelihoods
Human health- pandemic disease- endemic disease- food borne illness
Human well-being
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
The State of
Food andAgriculture
2009
Balancing objectives
food security
environment
health
livelihoods
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
The State of
Food andAgriculture
2009
Rapid industrialization
Low development Slow industrializationPost-industrial
Human health
Livelihoods
EnvironmentFood security
Balancing objectives
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
The State of
Food andAgriculture
2009
Rapid industrialization
Low development Slow industrializationPost-industrial
Human health
Livelihoods
EnvironmentFood security
Balancing objectives
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
The State of
Food andAgriculture
2009
Rapid industrialization
Low development Slow industrializationPost-industrial
Human health
Livelihoods
EnvironmentFood security
Balancing objectives
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
The State of
Food andAgriculture
2009
Rapid industrialization
Low development Slow industrializationPost-industrial
Human health
Livelihoods
EnvironmentFood security
Balancing objectives
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
The State of
Food andAgriculture
2009
Rapid industrialization
Low development Slow industrializationPost-industrial
Human health
Livelihoods
EnvironmentFood security
Balancing objectives
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
The State of
Food Insecurityin the World
The State of
Food andAgriculture
2009
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The State of Food and Agriculture
Livestock in the balance
FAO's major annual flagship publication.
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www.fao.org/publications/sofa
