Sustainable animal breeding and husbandry in China
Partnership-based development of innovative, practice-oriented solutions for sustainable, environmentally and climate-friendly animal breeding and husbandry
Agriculture in China
With 1.4 billion people, China accounts for 18 % of the world’s population. Feeding its population is a major challenge for the country. In the past, the People’s Republic has strived to increase agricultural production by 5-10 % annually. Due to the scarcity of land, China pursues intensive agriculture, which poses considerable challenges in terms of environmental impact. In addition, the increasing prosperity of the Chinese population leads to an increased demand for milk and meat.
The Project
In the third phase, which began in January 2022, the project is supporting its partners in the key areas of animal welfare and animal husbandry, as well as in climate adaptation and protection. Other current topics include sustainable animal husbandry, biosecurity and strengthening nutrient cycles. The project organises the exchange of information between Chinese as well as German and European partners from industry, science and various authorities, through seminars, expert trips, and digital teaching materials. It also demonstrates selected innovative approaches on Chinese demonstration farms.
Project Goals
The goals of the project are:
- The establishment of thematic innovation networks consisting of institutional and private-sector partners for the development and dissemination of best-practice models and continuous supra-company exchange of information
- The identification of sub-projects and pilot testing of innovative solutions on Chinese demonstration farms
- In-company training and dissemination of successful solutions in the regions
Results and Processes
Concrete technical solutions, e.g. improving housing conditions for calf rearing, are discussed with the responsible Chinese authority, the National Animal Husbandry Service (NAHS), and the participating business partners. These solutions are then tested in several sub-projects on the demonstration farms and disseminated with the help of educational videos, manuals, various training measures, etc. After testing, the results of the project are presented to the stakeholders.
Project Partners and Cooperation
- Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of the People’s Republic of China (MARA)
- National Animal Husbandry Service (NAHS)
- Other German and Chinese institutions, research institutes and associations in cattle and pig breeding
Operativer Projektpartner
- Golden Valley Agricultural research Trust (GART)
- Zambia National Farmers Union (ZNFU)
Project Partners on Operational Level
- National Animal Husbandry Service (NAHS)
- German/European commercial enterprises in cattle and pig breeding
- Chinese demonstration farms
Implementing Organisation
ADT Project Consulting GmbH Adenauerallee 174
53113 Bonn, Germany
Link zu Projektwebsite: ADT
Address
Sustainable animal breeding and husbandry in China
Partnership-based development of innovative, practice-oriented solutions for sustainable, environmentally and climate-friendly animal breeding and husbandry
Raum 511, Zhong Ou Hotel
Nongzhan Beilu 55
100125 Peking
China
