ABSTRACT
Livestock production and its use of finite resources is devastating biodiversity and pushing wildlife to the brink of extinction. This powerful book examines the massive global impact caused by intensive livestock production and then explores solutions, ranging from moving to agroecological farming to reducing consumption of animal products, including examples of best practice and innovation, both on land and within the investment and food industries.
Leading international contributors spell out the problems in terms of planetary limits, climate change, resources, the massive use of cereals and soy for animal feed, and the direct impact of industrial farming on the welfare of farmed animals. They call for an urgent move to a flourishing food system for the sake of animals, the planet and us. Some offer examples of global good practice in farming or the power of the investment community to drive change, and others highlight food business innovation and exciting developments in protein diversification. Providing a highly accessible overview of key issues, this book creates a timely resource for all concerned about the environmental, social and ethical issues facing food, farming and nature. It will be an invaluable resource and provide inspiration for students, professionals, non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and the general reader.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
part I|6 pages
Setting the planetary scene
part II|19 pages
The impacts of livestock production on the natural world
chapter 7|9 pages
Protected Cerrado and sustainable diets
chapter 8|5 pages
The growing demand for fish
part III|8 pages
The impact of livestock production on people
part IV|11 pages
The significance of sentience in wild and farmed animals
part V|9 pages
Solutions for people, planet and animals
chapter 18|7 pages
Silvopastoral systems
part VI|23 pages
Food policy for the future
part VII|9 pages
Healthy and sustainable diets
part VIII|8 pages
Investing in a flourishing food system