Agroecological practices in tropical livestock far
17/12/2020
The article reviews successful agroecological experiences in tropical livestock systems in Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighting cases in Colombia, Cuba, Haiti, Mexico, and Guadeloupe. It analyzes how integrated practices—such as adapted genetic management, nutrition with local resources, hormone-free reproductive management, and natural parasite control—improve sustainability, resilience, and animal productivity. It includes emblematic studies such as Finca Tosoly (Colombia) and the “Lèt Agogo” program (Haiti), which combine food production, energy, and ecosystem services. The research proposes a framework for transitioning to resilient, multifunctional, low-emission livestock systems based on biodiversity and the circular economy.
INRAE Guadeloupe, en colaboración con la Universidad Federal Rural de Pernambuco (Brasil), el Instituto Politécnico de Coimbra (Portugal) y el Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza (CATIE, Costa Rica).
Alexandre, G., Rodriguez, L., Arece, J., Delgadillo, J., Garcia, G. W., Habermeier, K., ... & Archimède, H. (2021). Agroecological practices to support tropical livestock farming systems: a Caribbean and Latin American perspective. Tropical Animal Health and Production, 53(1), 111.