focus area 1 closing the efficiency gap ernesto reyes, chair, fa1
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Focus Area 1
Closing the efficiency gap
Ernesto Reyes, Chair, FA1
Content
1. Introduction
2. Defining the scope
3. Objectives
4. Action plan
1. Introduction
The situation
The growing demand for livestock products will have to be met from an increasingly scarce natural resource base
The challenge
The sector thus has to increase its natural resource use efficiency to meet society’s growing food and environmental needs
What are we facing?
Resource-efficient technologies and management practices exist but a large number of the world producers still rely on practices that can be improved.
Main aim
Facilitate the adoption of existing resource-efficient technologies by less efficient producers, and thus to narrow the gap between the most and the least efficient producers.
1. Introduction – defining the issue
Source: Adapted from FA1 output, Henk, Westhoek
Causal diagram of effects of meat and dairy consumption and points of intervention
Points of intervention EffectsExamples
Housing
Prevention health schemes
Increase convertion ratio
Strategic feeding practices
Grass seasonal utilization
Balancing inventories/forage offer
Strategic cropping
Herd management
2. Defining the scope
The scope of the FA1 when assessing efficiency has been defined as Natural Resource Use (NRU) analysis and evaluation only
Initially
However
Coverage?
If practice change was to be achieved, other issues have to be reflected which seem to be as important as NRU
Economic implications of the technologies and or practices adopted are one example. Social impacts as well as animal welfare considerations are other aspects which should be reflected for sustainable livestock development
3. Objectives
Build up a comprehensive approach for improving efficiency across the livestock sector
Promote regional/local interventions through efficient practices across the livestock sector
Facilitate the exchange of information and linkages between stakeholders, livestock initiatives and projects
2
3
1
4. Action planBuild up a comprehensive approach for improving efficiency across the livestock sector
(Metrics, tools, models)1
Metrics system
• NRU efficiency• Assessment
areas (environmental, economic, social, and A welfare)
Information system
platform• Inputs are
inserted• Harmonizing &
standardizing outputs for comparison
• Analysis
Tools & models
• Selecting alternatives for narrowing the gap
• Modeling• Evaluation
4. Action planBuild up a comprehensive approach for improving efficiency across the livestock sector
(Metrics, tools, models)1Jan - Mar Apr - Jun Jul - Sep Oct - Dec Jan - Mar Apr - Jun Jul - Sep Oct - Dec
1 Build up a comprehensive approach
a) A criteria list for assessment of the gap is provided
Exploring optionsfor models, tools, and LIS 2 2 2 2 Define criteria for assessing the gap 2 2 1 1 Defined a standardised protocol for evaluating the gap 2 1 1 1 1 1
b) A metrics for NRU and efficiency is provided
Define elements for developing a metrics 2 2 2 2 Provide the framework for developing a metrics (efficiency matrix) 2 2 Select a working group for further matrix development 1 A 2 days workshop for the matrix 1 Define and select the information platform 1 Developing the prototype of this information platform 1 The LEAP partnership develops NRU efficiency metrics 1 1
c) An information system platform is provided Explore information systems among the FA1 members 2 2 2 Define elements required for the platform 2 2 2 Select the features and components for the platform 1 Identify main features missing in current information platforms 1
Develop the platform 1
Objectives 2013 2014
Timing
Nairobi MSP
Braunschweigh WS
Rome WS
Promote regional/local interventions through efficient practices across the livestock sector(Piloting, projects, initiatives)2
4. Action plan
Criteria for selecting regions
and prod. systems
• Future demand’s growth
• Higher current production inventories
Exploring and select projects and initiatives
• GLEAM & agri benchmark network as global references
• FA1 partners projects
Piloting
• Selecting projects
• Testing metrics, tools & models
• Start monitoring activities
• Scale up the process
Promote regional/local interventions through efficient practices across the livestock sector(Piloting, projects, initiatives)2
Jan - Mar Apr - Jun Jul - Sep Oct - Dec Jan - Mar Apr - Jun Jul - Sep Oct - Dec
2 Promote regional/local interventions across livestock sector
Explore global approaches and models for defining prod. systems /regions 2 2 2
a) Define criteria list for selecting production systems and regions Define:
Criteria list for selecting livestock projects of which FA1 can be linkedRegions, prod. systems and projects for FA1 actionsMain actions to implement on projects selected
Select one region for testing the NRU efficiency metrics and the information platform 1
Define actions for upscaling of the process 1
b) Define pilot interventions 1
c) Identify and use other livestock initiatives and projects 1
Objectives 2013 2014
Timing
Nairobi MSP
Braunschweigh WS
Rome WS
4. Action plan
Facilitate the exchange of information and linkages between stakeholders, livestock initiatives and projects(Information platform, central portal)3
4. Action plan
Networking activities
• Linkages between experts and projects
• Information exchange center
• Common understanding and agreements
• Promoting NRU efficiency practices
Central portal of
information• Communication platform
• Dissemination platform
Facilitate the exchange of information and linkages between stakeholders, livestock initiatives and projects(Information platform, central portal)3
Jan - Mar Apr - Jun Jul - Sep Oct - Dec Jan - Mar Apr - Jun Jul - Sep Oct - Dec
3
a) Networking activities 1
b) Central portal of information 1
Objectives 2013 2014
Timing
Facilitate exchange of information/linkages between stakeholders, livestock initiatives and projects
4. Action plan
5. Action plan – Some examples
Efficiency matrix and NRU metrics
Status quo – Scenario baseline
Scenario X, Y…Z
Housing
Prevention health schemes
Increase convertion ratio
Strategic feeding practices
Grass seasonal utilization
Balancing inventories/forage offer
Strategic cropping
Herd management
5. Action plan – Some examples
Type of data Productscoverage
Regional coverage
Regional depth
Institution Physical, economic, environm. socio-econ.Cow-calf, beef
finishing, sows, hogs, ewes, lambs, milk cows
Country, regional, continent, global
Region (within a country), country, regional, continent, global
agri benchmarkPhys ica l , animal prod. sys tem
(socio-)economic,envi ronm. (emiss ions )
Al l l i s tedGloba l
29 countriesTypica l farms , country regions , countries ,
regiona l
CIRADFarm accounti ng data
energy ba lance"practices" reunion SSA-WA., Amazonia , Vietnam
Milk, meat Farm cha in
FAO-AGAL Animal prod. sys tem parameters (prod., s tructure, feed,..),envi ronm.
Al l main products Globa l From region to pixel
ILRI Dairy, pig, cattle and smal l ruminant
Sub-Saharan Africa , As ia and Lati n-America . Multiple projects
in many countries
Covers va lue cha ins , diverse prod.systems with emphas is on smal lholder l i vestock
keepers
Producti on data Marketing and farming-dataDairy, catttle. Sheep, pigs , cerea ls and oi l
seedsUK
Commercia l production
Emiss ion factors for intens ive pig and poul try rearing pig and poul try EU UKCommercia l production
PBL - NetherlandsEnvironmental Assessment Agency
Animal prod. sys tem parameters (production, s tructure, feed,..), envi ronm.
Al l main products Globa l From region to pixel
EMBRAPA Brazil
Farm accounti ng data (nutrient ba lance and water footprint) and Animal prod.sys tem parameters
Dairy, pig, cattle and poul try
Brazi l ian States for animal prod.sys tems
(pig, poul try, and da i ry)Typica l farms and country regions
ATB Germany Farm data plant and l ives tock production Dairy, beef cattle globa l farm sca le
Agricultrural HorticulturalDevelopmentBoard (UK)
Livestock information systems
5. Action plan – Some examples
Project Objectives , approach in relation to FA1 Country
Cow-calf, beef finishing, Sheep, goats, Dairy, Pigs,
poultry
Livestock and fish Value chain approach
Uganda, Vietnam Pig
Ethiopia, Mali Sheep and goats
Tanzania, IndiaNicaragua
Dairy
Smallholder livestock competitiveness
Assess productivity, feed and economic effi ciency BotswanaCattleSheep and goat
Assess productivity, feed, animal health and economic effi ciency Tech. interventions: feed, animal disease, breed-genetics levels, and marketing innovations
Current livestock projects for possible FA1 actions
ILRI
Project Objectives , approach in relation to FA1 Country
Cow-calf, beef finishing, Sheep,
goats, Dairy, Pigs, poultry
Dairy Co. Research and development
Establishment of annual average carbon footprint figure for GB milk production United Kingdom Dairy
Improving CO2 F.P method.Water F.P. method.Developing LCA approaches
United Kingdom Livestock farms
AgricultureGreen House Gas Platform
Compilation of data from the livestock industry to perform LCA
Current livestock projects for possible FA1 actions
EBLEX
5. Action plan – Some examples
Project Objectives , approach in relation to FA1 Country
Cow-calf, beef finishing, Sheep,
goats, Dairy, Pigs, poultry
Sustainable poultry program for small holders
Delivers better nutrition & higher family incomeImproves egg and broiler meat productionBetter genetics, animal nutrition and husbandryImproves education and community structure
Brazil Poultry
Comprehensive On-Farm Assessment for Improved Milk Production
Identifying and unlocking milk production bottlenecksOptimizing cow comfort and well-beingImproving productive effi ciencyContributing to sustainability
USA, Canada, China and Mexico
Dairy
Current livestock projects for possible FA1 actions
NOVUS
5. Action plan – Some examples
Project Objectives , approach in relation to FA1 Country
Cow-calf, beef finishing, Sheep,
goats, Dairy, Pigs, poultry
Sustainable Livestock Grazing Systems on Chinese Temperate Grasslands
Monitoring grassland performance used by livestock herdsMeasuring land degradation on livestock farmsImplementing land management practices for improving livestock productivity
China Sheep
Monitoring forage productivity on cattle farms, using GIS programs
Detailed monitoring program on forage productivity at the farm levelForecasting forage productivity at the farm levelBalancing animal stock, according to forage availabilty
Uruguay Beef and Sheep
Improving management practices for a better rearing of cow-calf replacements
Revising and testing female rearing techniquesAdoption of improved fertility practices for herdsImproving the rearing period of cow-calf replacements
Uruguay Cow-calf
Introducing silvopastoral systems on cattle farms for climate change mitigation and poverty reduction
Introduction of silvopastoral systems in tropical regions used by cattle farmsImprove soil fertilityAdoption and adaption of silvopastoral management programs
Colombia Cattle
Livestock farmers mentorship Program in the northern communal areas of Namibia
Adoption of improved husbandry practicesBalancing cattle numbers with grazing land and growth availableAdoption of animal health schemesSelection and acqusition of improved breeding cattle
Namibia Beef and sheep
Current livestock projects for possible FA1 actions
agri benchmark network
5. Action plan – Some examples
To sum up…
The situation
Scarce natural resource base
The challenge
Increase its natural resource use efficiency
What are we facing?Large number of producers still rely on inefficient practices
Main aimAdoption of resource-efficienttechnology & practices
Comprehensive approach
Promote regional / local interventions
Exchange of information and linkages
1
2
3
Metrics, models & tools
Piloting, projects & initiatives
Information platform & central portal
To sum up…
Jan - Mar Apr - Jun Jul - Sep Oct - Dec Jan - Mar Apr - Jun Jul - Sep Oct - Dec
1 Build up a comprehensive approach
a) A criteria list for assessment of the gap is provided
Exploring optionsfor models, tools, and LIS 2 2 2 2 Define criteria for assessing the gap 2 2 1 1 Defined a standardised protocol for evaluating the gap 2 1 1 1 1 1
b) A metrics for NRU and efficiency is provided
Define elements for developing a metrics 2 2 2 2
Provide the framework for developing a metrics (efficiency matrix)
2 2 Select a working group for further matrix development 1 A 2 days workshop for the matrix 1 Define and select the information platform 1 Developing the prototype of this information platform 1 The LEAP partnership develops NRU efficiency metrics 1 1
c) An information system platform is provided Explore information systems among the FA1 members 2 2 2 Define elements required for the platform 2 2 2 Select the features and components for the platform 1 Identify main features missing in current information platforms 1
Develop the platform 1
2 Promote regional/local interventions across livestock sector
Explore global approaches and models for defining prod. systems/regions 2 2
2
a) Define criteria list for selecting production systems and regions
Define:Criteria list for selecting livestock projects of which FA1 can be linkedRegions, prod. systems and projects for FA1 actionsMain actions to implement on projects selected
Select one region for testing the NRU efficiency metrics and the 1
Define actions for upscaling of the process 1
b) Define pilot interventions 1
c) Identify and use other livestock initiatives and projects 1
3
a) Networking activities 1
b) Central portal of information 1
Objectives 2013 2014
Timing
Facilitate exchange of information/linkages between stakeholders, livestock initiatives and projects
Action plan
To sum up…
ILRI Livestock and fish
Uganda, Vietnam Pig
Ethiopia, Mali Sheep and goatsTanzania, India, Nicaragua Dairy
Smallholder livestock competitiveness BotswanaCattleSheep and goat
EBLEX Dairy Co. Research and development United Kingdom Dairy
United Kingdom Livestock farms
Agriculture Green House Gas Platform
NOVUS Sustainable poultry program for small holders Brazil Poultry
Comprehensive On-Farm Assessment for Improved Milk Production
USA, Canada, China and Mexico
Dairy
agri benchmark Sustainable Livestock Grazing Systems on Chinese Temperate Grasslands
China Sheep
Monitoring forage productivity on cattle farms, using GIS programs
Uruguay Beef and Sheep
Improving management practices for a better rearing of cow-calf replacements
Uruguay Cow-calf
Introducing silvopastoral systems on cattle farms for climate change mitigation and poverty reduction
Colombia Cattle
Livestock farmers mentorship Program in the northern communal areas of Namibia
Namibia Beef and sheep
A set of possibilities