Range Livestock Production Systems in the Near East (original) (raw)

Several production systems, ranging from nomadic, semi-nomadic, transhumant, agropastoral to different forms of sedentary small holder and large-scale commercial units, exist in the Near East region. Hence enhancing pastoral production systems, sustaining resources upon which they depend, and securing livelihoods of dependent communities is of great concern. Several factors natural or man-made have caused resources degradation and resulted in production systems disruption thus undermining their longterm sustainability. Climatic and socio-economic changes currently taking place require practical and socio-politically acceptable interventions and more innovative production techniques and efficient management approaches to enhance production systems, concurrently sustain resources, and make these systems economically attractive and rewarding.

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