Abstract
Endangered breeds in fragile socio-economic contexts are particularly exposed to population decline and stochastic perturbations expected following COVID-19 pandemic. The interest of richer societies for short food chains, natural food and traceability of products can create opportunities for local breeds production systems in the context of COVID-19. National surveys on the breed diversity status following COVID-19 should address negative situations and opportunities. COVID-19 has revealed risks, fragilities and inequalities for our food systems. The aim is to build resilience at all levels. Agroecology, which implies to conserve breed diversity, can play an important role.
Highlights
The interest of richer societies for short food chains, natural food and traceability of products can create opportunities for local breeds production systems in the context of COVID-19
Farm animal genetic resources (AnGR) refer to the diversity present within and between farm animal species, the diversity that is necessary for facing the current challenges of food production in agriculture and to meet future demands, in the scenario of the ongoing growth of the human population
This note proposes some considerations on the possible effects of the COVID-19 crisis on local breed diversity conservation and mitigation measures
Summary
The interest of richer societies for short food chains, natural food and traceability of products can create opportunities for local breeds production systems in the context of COVID-19. National surveys on the breed diversity status following COVID-19 should address negative situations and opportunities. This note proposes some considerations on the possible effects of the COVID-19 crisis on local breed diversity conservation and mitigation measures.
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