Livelihood, Food and Nutrition Security in Southern Africa: What Role Do Indigenous Cattle Genetic Resources Play?
Of the 345 million people in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), 30.6% are severely food insecure, 8% malnourished and 50% live with less than US $1 per day, respectively. Livelihood, food and nutrition security have, therefore, become key priorities for the SADC region in response to...
Main Authors: | Obvious Mapiye, Obert C. Chikwanha, Godswill Makombe, Kennedy Dzama, Cletos Mapiye |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-02-01
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Series: | Diversity |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1424-2818/12/2/74 |
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