Technical and economic performance of dairy cattle farming in mountain areas in Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria

Mouhous, Azeddine; Djellal, F.; Guermah, Hocine; Ammar, Si Kadi

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“…The level of education of breeders is often very low; 39.4% of breeders are unlettered, and 34.9% have a primary education level. Low literacy is a concept often observed in rural areas of Algeria, and it's partly explained by the farms location in remote areas without schools and cultural centers (Benidir et al, 2020;Mouhous et al, 2020).…”

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Milk quality and production under climate change uncertainty: case of the Algerian cattle breed

Boudebbouz,

Bousbia,

Khelifa

et al. 2023

JAEID

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Algerian indigenous cattle breeds are well adapted to the harsh local arid and semi-arid environments. This study aims to summarize livestock practices, milk quality, and discuss the potential of local cattle breeds to maintain production capacity in the face of global warming conditions. A total of 175 smallholder farmers who practice the breeding of the Algerian local cattle breed were interviewed using a formal questionnaire. Following that, 122 milk samples were collected for physicochemical and bacteriological analyses. Climate data variability in the study area was evaluated. Results reveal that between 1980 and 2018, the average annual temperature rose by 0.3 ± 0.001 °C per year. Predictions suggest that by 2081 to 2100, temperatures could increase by 1.18°C under SSP1-2.6, 2.33°C under SSP2-4.5, and 4.59°C under SSP5-8.5. In the same period from 1980 to 2018, annual precipitation decreased by -0.99 ± 0.24 mm per year. Projections indicate a further decline of 22.5 mm for SSP1-2.6, 44.4 mm for SSP2-4.5, and 95.2 mm for SSP5-8.5 from 1980-2000 to 2081-2100. These changes in temperature and precipitation coincided with an expansion of cropland, which increased by 90.3% from 1992 to 2005. Conversely, pasture areas decreased by 53.7% between 1993 and 2009. A socio-demographic survey revealed that breeders have a low educational level (39.4% are unlettered). They own a small herd (6.84 ± 8.66 cattle). Moreover, the average daily milk production was 4.13 ± 2.12 Liters/cow, with acceptable physicochemical quality but poor bacteriological quality. Considering the climate change vulnerability of the study area, we can conclude that the exploitation of local breeds seems to be the best adaptation strategy to climate change effects. Conservation programs for local breeds can enhance biodiversity and ecosystem balance. Concurrently, genetic improvement programs have the potential to boost productivity and profitability, making substantial contributions to social equity and local economies.

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confidence: 99%

Milk quality and production under climate change uncertainty: case of the Algerian cattle breed

Boudebbouz,

Bousbia,

Khelifa

et al. 2023

JAEID

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“…An attention-grabbing figure in the current study is the relatively high illiteracy rate, especially in Algeria (39%) and Tunisia (44%). Low literacy is a concept often observed in rural areas in Algeria and Tunisia, and it is partly explained by the farms' location in remote areas, without schools and cultural centers [18,19]. Even in Greece, where 80% of farmers have completed the basic education, only a very small percentage (5%) indicated that they have received some kind of training related to animal breeding.…”

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“…In Tunisia and Algeria, more than 70% of the surveyed farmers opt for this profession due to heritage, while in Greece, the principal reason for this choice is the love for the profession (49%). Profit as a reason for practicing the profession varied throughout the three countries: 28% in Greece, 30% in Algeria, and only 5% in Tunisia, which was probably due to the limited productive performances of the indigenous cattle breeds (Chi-square = 275.687; df (18); p < 0.01; Cramer's V = 0.600) (Figure 1).…”

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“…Sustainability 2022, 14, x FOR PEER REVIEW 5 of 17 profession (49%). Profit as a reason for practicing the profession varied throughout the three countries: 28% in Greece, 30% in Algeria, and only 5% in Tunisia, which was probably due to the limited productive performances of the indigenous cattle breeds (Chisquare = 275.687; df (18); p < 0.01; Cramer's V = 0.600) (Figure 1). With respect to the reasons for choosing the indigenous versus the commercial breeds, the majority of farmers in Algeria and Tunisia (72.6% and 98.8%, respectively) chose the breeds' adaptation characteristics (Table 2).…”

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Challenges and Opportunities of the Mediterranean Indigenous Bovine Populations: Analysis of the Different Production Systems in Algeria, Greece, and Tunisia

Mohamed-Brahmi

Tsiokos²,

Said

et al. 2022

Sustainability

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The indigenous cattle populations are threatened by extinction in many countries of the Mediterranean area. The objective of this study is the analysis of local cattle breeds’ production systems in Algeria, Greece, and Tunisia and the identification of their future challenges and opportunities. A total of 385 surveys were conducted in these study areas: central and northern Greece (43); northern and northwestern Tunisia (167), and northeastern Algeria (175). Data collected concerned socio-economic parameters as well as the production system’s functionality, constraints, and opportunities. Results revealed an average farmers’ age of 52.6 years old. The illiteracy rate is high, especially in Algeria (39%) and Tunisia (44%), where the farm size is relatively small with an average of 14 and four animals per farm, respectively. In Greece, much higher numbers were recorded (89 animals/farm). The average cultivated feedstuffs’ area is larger in Greece (12.07 ha) and smaller in Algeria and Tunisia (6.11 and 2.88 ha, respectively). Feeding resources are based on rangelands. Farming systems are traditional extensive and complemented when needed. Milk and meat marketing vary throughout countries and are not well valorized. The main constraints are high feeding costs, low milk and meat prices, and absence of labeling. Local and local-crossbred bovine populations could be valorized based on their good adaptation criteria when applying convenient genetic and development strategies.

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“…Resonance in terms of milk chain helps to improve the capacity of producers, in order to solve difficulties, make production decisions and exploit loopholes through the interventions of all key players in the chain (SOLTANI, 2017). Dairy production development policies should focus on strategies to improve productivity and profitability in mountainous areas (Mouhous, Djellal, Guermah, & Kadi, 2020). Small-scale milk producers have become key players in all channels.…”

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Marketing Practices For Dairy Products From Small-Scale Farms, Case: Region Of Tiziouzou – Algeria

Bouchetara¹,

Mokhtari²,

Lazereg³

et al. 2021

SEC

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The objective of our work is to identify the different marketing practices and to characterize the organizational constraints that hinder the productivity and profitability of small-scale livestock farms in the mountainous region of Fréha and Sidi-Naman, located in the region of Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria. Due to its high milk production potential, the targeted region was selected as a study area. The importance of our work lies in the determination of the key factors, which prevent small-scale milk producers from carrying out their livestock activities successfully. A quantitative questionnaire survey was conducted with 30 farmers. This study was complemented by interviews with livestock professionals. A documentary search of the literature and empirical studies was conducted, as well as site visits. The results show that there are several factors that impact on the normal course of productive activities of small-scale livestock farmers. The results show that there are several factors impacting on the normal production activities of small-scale farmers, such as: food and socio-cultural factors that are a constraint on milk production; distribution, which is strongly impacted by covid-19; lack of communication about products; and poorly organized marketing channels, especially in relation to goat farming, which accounts for 43% of our sample. We suggest that small breeders follow training courses on breeding methods and good practices, and improve hygiene and sterilization conditions on the farms, and strengthen the health control systems at the farm level. The contribution of the Algerian state for the regularization of the prices of animal products. To practice a good communication around the products processed by the small breeders to increase the marketing and sensitize the consumers to consume natural products. Exploit various other resources such as sheep milk by improving the dairy breeds of the region of Ouled Djellal. Orient goat farms towards intensive operations, and promote dairy breeds such as the Spanish Murciana and the French Saanen.

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Technical and economic performance of dairy cattle farming in mountain areas in Tizi-Ouzou, Algeria

Cited by 5 publications

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Milk quality and production under climate change uncertainty: case of the Algerian cattle breed

Milk quality and production under climate change uncertainty: case of the Algerian cattle breed

Challenges and Opportunities of the Mediterranean Indigenous Bovine Populations: Analysis of the Different Production Systems in Algeria, Greece, and Tunisia

Marketing Practices For Dairy Products From Small-Scale Farms, Case: Region Of Tiziouzou – Algeria

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