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Introduction of silvo-pastoral systems for cattle raising to sustainably provide fodder to animals in drought periods in Bolivia

Year of publication 2017

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 5p.

Publisher FAO ;

Category Other document

Edition 1

Synopsis (short abstract) This technology describes the introduction of silvopastoral systems in the dry flats of the Chaco eco-region of Bolivia as a good practice to increase the resilience of cattle raisers to recurrent drought. Silvopastoral systems are a combination of trees, pastures, and livestock. Trees contribute to increased pasture productivity, at the same time providing a natural shelter to animals. Livestock benefits from this good practice, especially during the prolonged drought periods when pasture is otherwise generally scarce and mortality rates increase significantly. This technology briefly introduces the concept of silvopartoral systems and presents a cost-benefit analysis of the practice compared to normal practices for raising cattle.

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