AGRC 112 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Nutrient Density, Kilogram, Tuber
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Section 1: role of food animal production in society ( part ii) Do animals compete with humans for food / feed. Chickens - table and kitchen wastes, cull vegetables. They provide eggs and meats if high protein. Swine - similar plus higher ner forages / roots . Ruminants - there is no competition for food between humans because humans do not eat any of the same food. Cassava - tuber capable of growth in poor soils / drought tolerant, generally consumed by the very poor. They are using the cassava to sell it to companies for livestock feed, it is a very common starch source. Agriculture plays a key role in developing economies. Local markets for produce and animal products are key in advancing rural wealth and living standards. Grains and pulses ( pigs, poultry, cattle ) Seeded perennial pastures ( cattle, sheep, goats ) Native pastures ( range cattle, sheep )
