Theoretical and practical considerations in the development of a methodological framework for evaluating sustainability of low-input ruminant farming systems in developing countries

The sustainability of low-input ruminant farming systems remains poorly understood and evaluation frameworks that adequately capture their complexity are lacking. The multiple goals of producers, multipurpose roles of ruminants, animal welfare issues, credence goods and services of the system are om...

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Main Authors: Tawanda Marandure, Kennedy Dzama, James Bennett, Godswill Makombe, Cletos Mapiye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-12-01
Series:Environmental and Sustainability Indicators
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2665972720300404