Analysis of integrated animal-fish production system under subtropical hill agro ecosystem in India: Growth performance of animals, total biomass production and monetary benefit

Kumaresan, A.; Pathak, K. A.; Bujarbaruah, K. M.; Vinod, K

doi:10.1007/s11250-008-9201-y

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“…Fish production is in ponds or in rice fields with fish yields between 2 and 10 t/ha per year with moderate input of on-farm seasonal nutrient resources. Not just fish yield but also livestock growth performance, biomass production relative to inputs (Kumaresan et al , 2009) and economic benefits can all be substantially increased. Introducing tilapia into existing integrated farming systems increased gross margins from US$50–150 to 300/household in peri-urban areas of Bangladesh (Karim et al , 2011).…”

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Prospects from agroecology and industrial ecology for animal production in the 21st century

Dumont

Fortun-Lamothe²,

Jouven

et al. 2013

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Agroecology and industrial ecology can be viewed as complementary means for reducing the environmental footprint of animal farming systems: agroecology mainly by stimulating natural processes to reduce inputs, and industrial ecology by closing system loops, thereby reducing demand for raw materials, lowering pollution and saving on waste treatment. Surprisingly, animal farming systems have so far been ignored in most agroecological thinking. On the basis of a study by Altieri, who identified the key ecological processes to be optimized, we propose five principles for the design of sustainable animal production systems: (i) adopting management practices aiming to improve animal health, (ii) decreasing the inputs needed for production, (iii) decreasing pollution by optimizing the metabolic functioning of farming systems, (iv) enhancing diversity within animal production systems to strengthen their resilience and (v) preserving biological diversity in agroecosystems by adapting management practices. We then discuss how these different principles combine to generate environmental, social and economic performance in six animal production systems (ruminants, pigs, rabbits and aquaculture) covering a long gradient of intensification. The two principles concerning economy of inputs and reduction of pollution emerged in nearly all the case studies, a finding that can be explained by the economic and regulatory constraints affecting animal production. Integrated management of animal health was seldom mobilized, as alternatives to chemical drugs have only recently been investigated, and the results are not yet transferable to farming practices. A number of ecological functions and ecosystem services (recycling of nutrients, forage yield, pollination, resistance to weed invasion, etc.) are closely linked to biodiversity, and their persistence depends largely on maintaining biological diversity in agroecosystems. We conclude that the development of such ecology-based alternatives for animal production implies changes in the positions adopted by technicians and extension services, researchers and policymakers. Animal production systems should not only be considered holistically, but also in the diversity of their local and regional conditions. The ability of farmers to make their own decisions on the basis of the close monitoring of system performance is most important to ensure system sustainability.

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confidence: 99%

Prospects from agroecology and industrial ecology for animal production in the 21st century

Dumont

Fortun-Lamothe²,

Jouven

et al. 2013

Animal

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“…For example, body mass gains of Nile tilapia ( Oreochromis niloticus ) and African catfish ( Clarias gariepinus ) are higher when these fish are raised together rather than separately (Shoko et al ., 2016). The economic benefits of polyculture are related directly to using the trophic complementarities of the farmed species to maximise use of all food resources available in the ecosystem (Milstein, 1992; Kumaresan et al ., 2009; Troell et al ., 2009).…”

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When more is more: taking advantage of species diversity to move towards sustainable aquaculture

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Human population growth has increased demand for food products, which is expected to double in coming decades. Until recently, this demand has been met by expanding agricultural area and intensifying agrochemical‐based monoculture of a few species. However, this development pathway has been criticised due to its negative impacts on the environment and other human activities. Therefore, new production practices are needed to meet human food requirements sustainably in the future. Herein, we assert that polyculture practices can ensure the transition of aquaculture towards sustainable development. We review traditional and recent polyculture practices (ponds, recirculated aquaculture systems, integrated multi‐trophic aquaculture, aquaponics, integrated agriculture–aquaculture) to highlight how they improve aquaculture through the coexistence and interactions of species. This overview highlights the importance of species compatibility (i.e. species that can live in the same farming environment without detrimental interactions) and complementarity (i.e. complementary use of available resources and/or commensalism/mutualism) to achieve efficient and ethical aquaculture. Overall, polyculture combines aspects of productivity, environmental protection, resource sharing, and animal welfare. However, several challenges must be addressed to facilitate polyculture development across the world. We developed a four‐step conceptual framework for designing innovative polyculture systems. This framework highlights the importance of (i) using prospective approaches to consider which species to combine, (ii) performing integrated assessment of rearing environments to determine in which farming system a particular combination of species is the most relevant, (iii) developing new tools and strategies to facilitate polyculture system management, and (iv) implementing polyculture innovation for relevant stakeholders involved in aquaculture transitions.

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“…Valoriser les déchets et diversifier la production agricole constituent ainsi des leviers essentiels pour les systèmes IAA. Ceux-ci augmentent le ratio entre les productions animales/végétales et les intrants (Kumaresan et al 2009) et apportent des bénéfices économiques substantiels. Karim et al (2011) ont calculé que l'introduction de Tilapia sp.…”

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Agro-écologie et écologie industrielle : deux alternatives complémentaires pour les systèmes d’élevage de demain

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L’agro-écologie et l’écologie industrielle, qui mobilisent les concepts de l’écologie, sont deux approches complémentaires pour répondreaux enjeux économiques et environnementaux auxquels sont confrontés les systèmes d’élevage. L’agro-écologie cherche à amplifier les processus naturels pour promouvoir des systèmes productifs moins dépendants des intrants, valorisant la diversité animale et végétale et produisant différents services écosystémiques. L’écologie industrielle explore le bouclage des cycles (matière, énergie) pour économiser les ressources nécessaires à la production, et diminuer les pollutions dans des systèmes très contrôlés et ayant un faible lien au sol. Jusqu’ici, les systèmes d’élevage ont été largement écartés des démarches agro-écologiques. Nous proposons et analysons cinq principes agro-écologiques applicables à l’élevage : i) développer des pratiques de gestion intégrée pour améliorer la santé animale, ii) utiliser des ressources naturelles et des coproduits pour diminuer les intrants nécessaires à la production, iii) optimiser le fonctionnement des systèmes d’élevage pour réduire les pollutions, iv) valoriser la diversité dans les élevages pour renforcer leur résilience, et v) adapter les pratiques d’élevage pour préserver la biodiversité dans les agro-écosystèmes et les services écosystémiques associés. A partir de quatre études de cas, nous décrivons comment ces principes se combinent et permettent d’atteindre de meilleures performances économiques et environnementales. Les opportunités et freins actuels pour le développement de systèmes relevant de l’agroécologie ou de l’écologie industrielle sont ensuite discutés en évoquant la motivation des éleveurs à développer des systèmes autonomes et la réorganisation du travail nécessaire pour que s’opèrent de tels changements.

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Analysis of integrated animal-fish production system under subtropical hill agro ecosystem in India: Growth performance of animals, total biomass production and monetary benefit

Cited by 9 publications

References 2 publications

Prospects from agroecology and industrial ecology for animal production in the 21st century

Prospects from agroecology and industrial ecology for animal production in the 21st century

When more is more: taking advantage of species diversity to move towards sustainable aquaculture

Agro-écologie et écologie industrielle : deux alternatives complémentaires pour les systèmes d’élevage de demain

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