FOOD AND AGRIBUSINESS

The global livestock/aqua sector represents around 50% of the GDP value created in agriculture. It provides an income livelihood for 1.3 billion persons. Livestock/aqua-derived foods (LADF) are the most nutrient-dense food sources: 43% of the bioavailable proteins in human nutrition derive from LADF, and for many critical nutrients the ratio can be up to 66%, such as for lysine. No other major food category can be produced as affordably, economically and sustainably on a per nutrient basis. The three billion persons in the world that are malnourished according to the UN, are primarily so, because not sufficient LADFs are available to them. The global herds, flocks and shoals of animals can feed on materials flows that would otherwise be waste and would often need to be disposed of otherwise. The global grasslands and much forestry depends on livestock for their biodiversity fidelity. Eggs, dairy, fats, fish and meats are essential for feeding the global population sustainably and..