Effects of climate variability on livestock productivity and pastoralists perception: The case of drought resilience in Southeastern Ethiopia

Habte, Matiwos; Eshetu, Mitiku; Maryo, Melesse; Andualem, Dereje; Legesse, Abiyot

doi:10.1016/j.vas.2022.100240

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“…Specifically, we find on the one hand as in Habte et al. (2022) and Emediegwu and Ubabukoh (2023) that increasing temperatures decrease livestock production in Sub‐Saharan Africa and on the other hand, as Feng et al. (2021) that rainfall and livestock production have a positive relationship.…”

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“…For all specifications (1-10), we find like Godde et al ( 2021) that climate change influences on livestock production. Specifically, we find on the one hand as in Habte et al (2022) and Emediegwu and Ubabukoh (2023) that increasing temperatures decrease livestock production in Sub-Saharan Africa and on the other hand, as Feng et al (2021) that rainfall and livestock production have a positive relationship. We also find that increased rainfall increases livestock production to such an extent that any increase in rainfall characterized by water availability for livestock and forage crops leads to increased livestock production.…”

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“…3.2.1 | The direct effects of climate change on livestock production Climate change remains a threat to livestock production in general, and cattle production in particular, constituting the livelihoods of pastoralists (Habte et al, 2022). Habte et al (2022) show that extreme stress such as drought is one of the causes of livestock loss. Adverse effects of climate change can be seen on livestock production, livestock reproduction, and livestock diseases (Godde et al, 2021;Rojas-Downing et al, 2017).…”

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“…Empirically, some studies have highlighted the negative effects of climate change on livestock production at the microeconomic level: Feng et al (2021) in China, Habte et al (2022) in southeastern Ethiopia, and Wreford and Topp (2020) in the United Kingdom. However, at the macroeconomic level, the only work recorded is that of Emediegwu & Ubabukoh (2023), which analyzes the effect of climate change on livestock production in a set of 187 developing countries.…”

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This article assesses the effect of climate change on livestock production in Sub‐Saharan Africa, for a sample of 45 countries over the period 2000–2021. Using a two‐factor fixed effects panel data model, our results obtained by the two‐way fixed effects estimator show that (i) climate change negatively influences livestock production through high temperatures, while abundant rainfall is beneficial. (ii) Through transmission channels, we find that maize price volatility exacerbates the negative effect of rising temperatures on livestock production, while it reduces the beneficial effect of abundant rainfall. Furthermore, we find that water availability mitigates the adverse effect of rising temperatures on livestock, while enhancing the beneficial effect of rainfall on livestock. Finally, we concede that conflicts reduce the beneficial effect of rainfall on livestock production. To increase livestock production in Sub‐Saharan Africa, we recommend: the practice of pastoralism, based on the production of plants and fodder adapted to climate change, the improvement of animal nutrition, and the inclusion of breeders in the decision‐making process in the cattle industry.

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The ripple effects of climate change on agricultural sustainability and food security in Africa

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Climate change results in lower agricultural outputs, disruption of food supply chains, and widening of the social gap between poor and rich in developing countries, with more vulnerable groups being pushed into untold poverty. This review aims to investigate the consequences of climate change on food insecurity in Africa in the context of environmental degradation. This review emphasizes the complexity of demands on food security systems due to changing climatic conditions under the four pillars (availability, accessibility, utilization, and stability). This review demonstrated the susceptibility of farm production to changes in temperature, precipitation, and weather patterns generated by climate change. In addition, this review investigated the factors shaping food insecurity, such as increasing population growth, poverty, inadequate early warning systems, and weak agricultural infrastructure. Furthermore, the review points out how climate change affects food prices and availability and the widening income gap, potentially leading to social unrest and political instability in Africa. Vulnerable populations, including impoverished, elderly, and physically challenged individuals, are at increased risk due to climate‐related health impacts. Women who face gender inequalities and socioeconomic limitations are particularly susceptible. We posit that there is a need for comprehensive strategies that address health disparities and consider vulnerable subgroups within society alongside broader measures to enhance food security in the face of climate change.

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Smallholder livestock farming in the face of climate change: Challenges in the Raya Alamata district of Southern Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

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Smallholder livestock farming is a crucial component of African economies, particularly south of the Sahara, sustaining millions of farmers and bolstering food security continent‐wide. Our study investigates into the effects of climate change on smallholder livestock farmers in northern Ethiopia's Raya Alamata district, investigating how farmers are adapting to evolving conditions. A field survey encompassing 177 households within three rural communities, coupled with statistical analysis, revealed that droughts strike once every three seasons, causing water and forage shortages, rangeland deterioration and a surge in livestock diseases and deaths. In seasons marked by dryness and heat, the incidence of livestock illness increased markedly, and daily milk yield per cow plummeted from 4 to 1.66 litres. In response, local farmers have transitioned from open grazing to stall‐feeding, heavily dependent on costly market‐bought feeds. Other significant adaptive measures include providing shelter, bathing livestock during heatwaves and practicing transhumance. To enhance resilience to these issues, we advocate for improved environmental conservation, better access to climate data and resources, better animal health care, and subsidized and readily available feed. Our research underscores the profound adversities confronting smallholder livestock farmers in northern Ethiopia due to climate change, implications that extend to food security and the economic equilibrium of the area and beyond.

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Effects of climate variability on livestock productivity and pastoralists perception: The case of drought resilience in Southeastern Ethiopia

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Climate change and livestock production in Sub‐Saharan Africa: Effects and transmission channels

Climate change and livestock production in Sub‐Saharan Africa: Effects and transmission channels

The ripple effects of climate change on agricultural sustainability and food security in Africa

Smallholder livestock farming in the face of climate change: Challenges in the Raya Alamata district of Southern Tigray, Northern Ethiopia

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