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The transition towards sustainable animal production models, focusing on the benefits of diversified farming practices, mobile processing units, and local distribution systems. Producers are encouraged to spread their income throughout the year by changing farm practices and reducing costs through self-sufficient methods. The document also discusses the potential cost savings of sustainable animal production compared to the current industrial system.
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Transition producers back to a broader and more flexible schedule of animal production and sales Producers currently paid on 12-month cycle “Finishing” the cattle (keeping cattle on the farm to full maturity at 18 months) means producers are not paid until 18 months This financial gap will need to be addressed by assisting producers to change farm practices so production of animals (and income) is spread throughout the year 23
Diversify animal production farms to more natural, self-sufficient, economical system Reduce fuel and transportation costs Reduce costs of feed—raise feed on your own land Reduce need for antibiotics—less crowding of animals Reduce veterinary bills—less disease due to overcrowding Reduce cost of manure/waste handling—manure/waste is spread on the land by the animals Reduce processing costs with mobile processing units 24
Produce and sell locally More, smaller animal production facilities Reduce shipping costs 26
Sustainable animal production could be less expensive than the current industrial system—especially if access is gained to institutional markets to sell cheaper cuts of meat Current industrial food animal production is more expensive if the real costs are included 27
29 Mobile meat processing truck Photo source: SRAP.
The end goal is an animal agriculture system that is environmentally sustainable, economically viable for farmers, sustains communities, and produces a healthier food product for consumers 30
