4 th Global Agenda of Action in Support of Sustainable Livestock Development
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4th Global Agenda of Action in Support of Sustainable Livestock DevelopmentSusanne Thalwitzer – 15-17 October 2013, Ottawa, Canada
CHALLENGES FOR SUSTAINABLE LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION IN NAMIBIA
TOPICS
• BACKGROUND • BUSH ENCROACHMENT• ANIMAL DISEASE MANAGEMENT• SUPPLY CONSTRAINTS• STAKEHOLDER INVOLVEMENT
BACKGROUND– Surface 284,000 km2
– 60% desert or semi-desert– Population 2.01 million (58% in
urban areas)– Average annual income US$
4000,00 p.a.– 2nd highest Gini coefficient
BACKGROUND
• Largest industry sectors: mining, tourism and agriculture
• 70 % of population depend directly or indirectly from livestock production
• Subsistence farming• Commercial farming
Contribution of agriculture to GDP (%)
LIVESTOCK SPECIES & BREEDS
Cattle: 2.9 millionSheep: 2.5 millionGoats: 1.2 million
Source: Usda & Comtrade/Trademap 2011
MEAT EXPORTS
EXPORT ABATTOIRS
EU approved
RSA approved
MARKETS UTILISED BY MEATCO (2010)
GAME SPECIES
Hartebeest Zebra Kudu Oryx Springbok
Population 137 000 70 000 381 000 389 000 726 000
Off takes 119 000 129 000
BUSH ENCROACHMENT
- Overstocking - Droughts- Extinction of fires
Cause:
Problem:
- 26 million hectares affected
- Up to 18 000 bush per ha
- Harvesting yield up to 20
tonnes per hectare
BUSH ENCROACHMENT
- National Rangeland Management Strategy (2010)- Manual and chemical removal of bush- Changes in rangeland management practices (multispecies
systems, rotation and rest periods)- Subsidy schemes for bush reduction ?
Solutions
Challenges:
- Lack of funds- Lack of EIAs- Risks to biodiversity- Sustainable conversion into
energy
ANIMAL DISEASE MANAGEMENT
Movement restriction
FMD surveillance
FMD vaccination
Ban for meat export
Veterinary fences
ZAMBEZI REGION
• Agriculture and tourism major income generator
• 12 000 livestock owners/ 160,000 cattle
• Recurrent FMD outbreaks
• Wildlife – source of livestock infection
• 13 communal conservancies
• Part of Transfrontier conservation area (KAZA TFCA)
Integration of
HACCP &
COMMODITY BASED TRADEAPPROACH
IMPROVED CATTLE
MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY
“DEVELOPMENT OF EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR BEEF PRODUCTS FROM THE CAPRIVI”
“DEVELOPMENT OF EXPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR BEEF PRODUCTS FROM THE CAPRIVI”
• Market analysis
• Cost benefit analysis for different land use options
• Development of protocol for animal health and food safety
• Pilot project
• Capacity building for Veterinary Services
• Mentoring and training programs for farmers
• Strong collaboration with partners from agriculture and wildlife
conservation
• Risk assessment
• Review of FMD management practices
SUPPLY CONSTRAINTS
Causes:
• Rangeland capacity decreases – droughts, bush encroachment
• Rangeland quality decreases – overstocking• Wildlife - consumptive and non-consumptive use• Other land uses, such as eco tourism or hunting• Land reform• ‘Lifestyle farming”• GVN policies
SUPPLY CONSTRAINTS
Solutions:
• Implementation of National Rangeland Strategy• Commitment from GVN and other institutions• Training and education• Research• Local value addition• Multispecies systems• Improved production
FAN MEAT SCHEMEExample for Stakeholder Involvement
Meat Board of
Namibia
Directorate of
Veterinary Services
Communal Farmers
Commercial Farmers
LivestockAgents
Abattoirs Meat Processors
FAN MEAT STANDARDS
• Good Farming Practices
• Extensive Grazing
• Traceability
• Animal Welfare Standards
• No Growth Promoters
• No Ruminant Derived Proteins
• Predator Management
SUSTAINABLE
MANAGEMENT CALENDER
CONCLUSION
1. Integrated approach needed to address
challenges
2. Need for more research and information
required
3. Commitment from GVN and private sector
essential
THANK YOU !