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 The goal of the plan called the National Low Carbon Livestock Strategy is to enable 1,773 cattle farms in the country to adapt their production and reduce carbon emissions. - Ministry of Agriculture photo -  |
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Monday, May 10, 2021
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff Since 2016 some cattle farmers have been developing a program to adapt their production process to climate change. Currently, 320 farmers have managed to develop a modern production process to reduce carbon emissions, according to the Minister of Agriculture and Livestock. The goal of the plan called the National Low Carbon Livestock Strategy is to enable 1,773 cattle farms in the country to adapt their production and reduce carbon emissions. The modern sustainable production system seeks to maintain better levels of animal welfare, maintain corrals in good conditions, keeping areas with good pastures and maintaining adequate food banks to feed the animals during the seasons of lack of grass. In these sustainable farms, adapted to climate change, the water is controlled, infrastructure is built for the rain harvest, springs and water sources are protected.  Also, the program includes training for farmers on issues such as good agricultural, production and manufacturing practices, for proper management of production processes and storage avoiding contamination. In addition, farmers receive training in the proper management of organic and inorganic waste, which is used to prepare organic compost, minimizing production costs. According to the ministry, the plan to improve cattle farm production is in the process of being extended throughout the country. Farmers interested in being part of this process can get the guidelines by calling the ministry line 2105-6100. The livestock sector is a major stressor on many ecosystems and on the planet as a whole. Globally it is one of the largest sources of greenhouse gases, GHG, and one of the leading causal factors in the loss of biodiversity, according to the 2006 report Livestock's Long Shadow, released by the Food and Agriculture Organization, FAO, of the United Nations. ------------------ What have you heard about farmers in your community looking for support to reduce pollution? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com Professional's
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