Livestock contributes to global food security by providing nutrient-rich foods and supporting diverse farming systems. Studies assess its role in ensuring access, availability, and stability of food worldwide.
This category of the Real Food Research Hub curates peer-reviewed studies and authoritative sources on livestock and food security.
Animal agriculture underpins economies at global, national, and local levels...
Cultural and community considerations
Livestock is embedded in culture, identity, and community life..
Global food security
Livestock contributes to global food security by providing nutrient-rich foods and supporting diverse farming systems...
Societal modelling and data
Modelling helps predict social, economic, and health impacts of food systems...
Animal ethics and welfare
Ethical considerations and welfare standards shape how societies view and manage livestock...
Conflicted parties
Food debates often involve groups with vested interests, from industry advocates to activist organisations...
Rebuttals
Scientific rebuttals and responses are an important part of the research process...
Targeted interventions can transform livestock systems in LMICs. Research explores levers such as technology, policy, and education that improve productivity and resilience.
The Real Food Research Hub provides peer-reviewed evidence and credible studies on levers for change in LMIC livestock systems.
Trade, policy, and food demand link high- and low-income countries. Studies examine how livestock production and consumption in one region affects economies and societies in another.
The Real Food Research Hub presents peer-reviewed research and credible sources on global interactions between high- and low-income countries.
Keywords: global trade, livestock, HIC, LMIC, food systems.
Despite global food availability, nutritional imbalances persist. Research explores how livestock foods help address deficiencies in iron, zinc, vitamin B12, and other key nutrients.
The Real Food Research Hub curates peer-reviewed studies and authoritative research on nutritional imbalance and deficiencies.
The rise of synthetic and ultra-processed foods poses social and nutritional questions. Research examines their role in diets, consumer access, and their impact on traditional livestock products.
The Real Food Research Hub gathers peer-reviewed studies and credible sources on synthetic and ultra-processed foods in relation to society and nutrition.
