التفاصيل البيبلوغرافية
| العنوان: |
Identification of the Multifunctionality of Andalusian Autochthonous Pastoral Livestock Breeds at the Farm Level. |
| المؤلفون: |
Cruz Moriana, Verónica, Mancilla-Leytón, Juan Manuel, Mena, Yolanda, Ruiz Morales, Francisco de Asís |
| المصدر: |
Agriculture; Basel; Apr2024, Vol. 14 Issue 4, p558, 17p |
| مصطلحات موضوعية: |
LIVESTOCK breeding, CATTLE breeds, GOAT breeds, SHEEP breeds, LIVESTOCK breeds, LIVESTOCK farms, FOREST fire prevention & control, AGRICULTURE |
| مصطلحات جغرافية: |
SPAIN, ANDALUSIA (Spain) |
| مستخلص: |
The multifunctionality of agricultural and livestock systems is a pivotal attribute that should be considered when formulating rural policies, as it serves as a significant source of income for those managing these systems in their respective areas. The objective of this work was to quantify the farm-level multifunctionality of extensive livestock systems with local meat breeds (cattle, sheep and goats) in Andalusia (southern Spain). The study focused on three autochthonous breeds located in southern Spain: (i) the Pajuna cattle breed; (ii) the Negra Serrana goat breed; and (iii) the Lojeña sheep breed. To assess multifunctionality in Andalusian systems, four aggregated function scores based on farm characteristics and activities were identified and evaluated: (i) production function; (ii) residence function; (iii) habitat and biodiversity function; and (iv) recreational, cultural and educational function. The farm data supporting these indicators were derived from personal interviews conducted with a total of 40 farmers. The total multifunctionality index was significantly higher for Lojeña sheep compared with Pajuna cattle and Negra Serrana goats. Across each breed, scores varied significantly for individual functions and indicators, highlighting the complexity and diversity inherent in each system. Based on the results obtained, a series of specific changes are deemed necessary to enhance the multifunctionality of the farms that specialize in the three breeds studied: (i) ensuring food self-sufficiency by promoting local opportunities; (ii) advocating for equal participation and active involvement of spouses in farm work; (iii) establishing optimal pasture management practices; (iv) fostering the development of activities related to livestock farming that contribute to ecotourism or rural tourism; (v) aligning local livestock farming practices with tasks related to forest fire prevention; and (vi) encouraging the participation of livestock farmers in training future practitioners and disseminating the role of livestock farming in society. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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