{"id":21809,"date":"2025-03-25T14:48:12","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T07:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/why-is-sustainable-livestock-farming-important-issues-to-consider-for-sustainable-livestock-farming-development\/"},"modified":"2025-05-24T12:40:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T05:40:08","slug":"why-is-sustainable-livestock-farming-important-issues-to-consider-for-sustainable-livestock-farming-development","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/why-is-sustainable-livestock-farming-important-issues-to-consider-for-sustainable-livestock-farming-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is sustainable livestock farming important? Issues to consider for sustainable livestock farming development"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"21809\" class=\"elementor elementor-21809 elementor-12699\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a303710 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a303710\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-b7ca7cb\" data-id=\"b7ca7cb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1019089 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1019089\" data-element_type=\"widget\" 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>Effective waste management solutions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/why-is-sustainable-livestock-farming-important-issues-to-consider-for-sustainable-livestock-farming-development\/#Biogas_system_Converting_waste_into_energy\" >Biogas system: Converting waste into energy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/why-is-sustainable-livestock-farming-important-issues-to-consider-for-sustainable-livestock-farming-development\/#Composting_for_Organic_Fertilizer\" >Composting for Organic Fertilizer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/why-is-sustainable-livestock-farming-important-issues-to-consider-for-sustainable-livestock-farming-development\/#Organic_carbon_in_environmental_treatment\" >Organic 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scientific feeding<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/why-is-sustainable-livestock-farming-important-issues-to-consider-for-sustainable-livestock-farming-development\/#Balanced_nutrition_to_reduce_waste\" >Balanced nutrition to reduce waste<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/why-is-sustainable-livestock-farming-important-issues-to-consider-for-sustainable-livestock-farming-development\/#Alternative_protein_sources_with_a_lower_environmental_impact\" >Alternative protein sources with a lower environmental impact<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/why-is-sustainable-livestock-farming-important-issues-to-consider-for-sustainable-livestock-farming-development\/#Using_technology_in_feed_delivery\" >Using technology in feed delivery<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/why-is-sustainable-livestock-farming-important-issues-to-consider-for-sustainable-livestock-farming-development\/#Economic_benefits_of_sustainable_livestock_farming\" >Economic benefits of sustainable livestock farming<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/why-is-sustainable-livestock-farming-important-issues-to-consider-for-sustainable-livestock-farming-development\/#Reduced_operating_costs\" >Reduced operating costs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/why-is-sustainable-livestock-farming-important-issues-to-consider-for-sustainable-livestock-farming-development\/#Creating_value_from_livestock_waste\" >Creating value from livestock waste<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/why-is-sustainable-livestock-farming-important-issues-to-consider-for-sustainable-livestock-farming-development\/#Access_to_developed_markets_at_higher_prices\" >Access to developed markets at higher prices<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/why-is-sustainable-livestock-farming-important-issues-to-consider-for-sustainable-livestock-farming-development\/#Government_support_policies\" >Government support policies<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/why-is-sustainable-livestock-farming-important-issues-to-consider-for-sustainable-livestock-farming-development\/#Conclusion_on_the_importance_of_sustainable_livestock_farming\" >Conclusion on the importance of sustainable livestock farming<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>The world&#8217;s livestock industry generates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>18% of global greenhouse gases<\/strong>from livestock, more than transportation.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>73 million tons of solid waste &amp; 30 million m\u00b3 of liquid waste<\/strong>each year, of which <strong>50% is untreated<\/strong> before being discharged into the environment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Livestock contributes <strong>25.26% of Vietnam&#8217;s agricultural GDP<\/strong>, but also causes many negative impacts on the environment: <strong>17.52 million tons of CO<\/strong><strong>\u2082<\/strong> emitted from livestock waste annually.<\/p>\n<p>This article will analyze <strong>proven sustainable livestock solutions<\/strong> that help reduce pollution while ensuring productivity.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Environmental_challenges_of_modern_livestock_farming\"><\/span><strong>Environmental challenges of modern livestock farming<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Modern livestock farming not only has impacts within the farm but also has a profound impact on <strong>the air, water resources, land and human health around<\/strong>. These issues require urgent attention and solutions.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Growing_greenhouse_gas_emissions_from_livestock\"><\/span><strong>Growing greenhouse gas emissions from livestock<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The livestock sector accounts for <strong>total global greenhouse gas emissions<\/strong> as much as the entire transportation sector. Livestock is of particular concern because it produces three major greenhouse gases:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Methane (CH<\/strong><strong>\u2084<\/strong><strong>)<\/strong> accounts for <strong>44% of total livestock emissions<\/strong>, and is <strong>30 times more potent than CO<\/strong><strong>\u2082<\/strong>. Mostly produced by livestock digestion. Nitrous oxide (N<\/strong><strong>O<\/strong><strong>) contributes <strong>29%<\/strong>, making it <strong>265 times more potent than CO<\/strong><strong>\u2082<\/strong>. Carbon dioxide (CO<\/strong><strong>\u2082<\/strong><strong>) accounts for the remaining <strong>27%<\/strong>. Livestock alone accounts for <strong>two-thirds of livestock emissions<\/strong>, with <strong>30% of global methane<\/strong> coming from ruminant digestion. In 2019, the US livestock industry emitted <strong>241 million tons of methane<\/strong>, more than the combined oil and gas industries.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_Pollution_from_Animal_Waste\"><\/span><strong>Water Pollution from Animal Waste<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Livestock pollutes water sources worldwide. <strong>Each year, rivers receive about 22 million tons of dissolved nitrogen and 1.8 million tons of dissolved phosphorus from livestock<\/strong>. Livestock waste also contains <strong>pathogens (E. coli), hormones, antibiotics, and heavy metals such as zinc and copper<\/strong>, which are harmful to aquatic ecosystems.<\/p>\n<p>When organic waste from livestock enters rivers and lakes, it reduces the amount of dissolved oxygen<\/strong>, killing fish and other aquatic organisms. Excess nutrients also lead to <strong>algal blooms<\/strong>, which produce <strong>toxins<\/strong> that make drinking water dangerous.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Land_degradation_and_deforestation\"><\/span><strong>Land degradation and deforestation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Livestock farming occupies <strong>30% of the world&#8217;s land area<\/strong>, with <strong>livestock farming responsible for 80% of the destruction of the Amazon rainforest<\/strong>. Deforestation for grazing land releases 340 million tonnes of CO2 each year, equivalent to 3.4% of global greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, overgrazing degrades grassland ecosystems, causing soil erosion, reduced fertility and loss of long-term crop yields. Health risks to surrounding communities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Intestinal diseases<\/strong> due to water pollution.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Respiratory problems<\/strong> due to inhalation of ammonia and fine dust.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Risk of disease transmission from animals to humans human<\/strong>, typically swine flu, avian flu.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition, <strong>water contaminated with nitrate<\/strong> from livestock waste can cause <strong>\u201cblue baby\u201d syndrome (methemoglobinemia)<\/strong> and is even linked to <strong>thousands of cancer cases each year<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effective_waste_management_solutions\"><\/span><strong>Effective waste management solutions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Livestock waste can become a valuable resource instead of remaining an environmental hazard. What is the way to implement environmentally friendly livestock renovation?<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biogas_system_Converting_waste_into_energy\"><\/span><strong>Biogas system: Converting waste into energy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Biogas technology converts animal waste into renewable energy through anaerobic digestion. Bacteria decompose organic waste in an anaerobic environment. This process captures methane instead of releasing it into the atmosphere (reducing greenhouse gas emissions). <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>A biogas system can reduce emissions by the equivalent of 50 tons of coal per month.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Processing <strong>100 tons of organic waste per day<\/strong> can <strong>provide electricity to 800 &#8211; 1,400 households annually.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Composting_for_Organic_Fertilizer\"><\/span><strong>Composting for Organic Fertilizer<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Well-managed compost turns livestock manure into stable, nutrient-rich soil amendments. The process works best with a C\/N (carbon to nitrogen) ratio of <strong>25:1 to 30:1 and a moisture content of 50-60%<\/strong>. Temperatures reaching <strong>55\u00b0C<\/strong> (131\u00b0F) for at least three days effectively eliminate pathogens, weed seeds, and flies.<\/p>\n<p> This process reduces waste volume by approximately 30%, allowing for more efficient transportation and application.<\/p>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/composting-methods-how-to-do-it-and-compare-options\/\">See more applications of Organic Carbon for composting<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Organic_carbon_in_environmental_treatment\"><\/span><strong>Organic carbon in environmental treatment<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Organic carbon plays an important role in environmental improvement due to its ability to promote microbial activity and support the biodegradation cycle. Organic carbon compounds such as humic acid, lignin and cellulose help improve soil, water and microflora quality.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Odor treatment: Organic carbon helps eliminate odors from livestock activities, creating a fresh living environment and increasing resistance for livestock.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Insect repellent: The product has the ability to repel flies, mosquitoes and other insects by natural mechanisms, minimizing the risk of spreading pathogens.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Support beneficial microorganisms: Organic carbon promotes the growth of beneficial microorganisms, inhibits harmful microorganisms, contributing to improving livestock health and livestock efficiency.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&gt;&gt;&gt; <a href=\"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/product\/nema-1\/\">See more applications of Organic Carbon in livestock farming<\/a><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biological_treatment_using_microorganisms\"><\/span><strong>Biological treatment using microorganisms<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Microorganism technology (EM) is the use of beneficial bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms to speed up the decomposition of waste. <\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mechanical_separation_and_filtration_system\"><\/span><strong>Mechanical separation and filtration system<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The mechanical separation system helps divide the manure into solid and liquid components, making waste management easier. Advanced separation systems can recover up to <strong>84% of organic matter, 56% of nitrogen and 91% of phosphorus<\/strong> from livestock waste.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Screw presses<\/strong> are a cost-effective solution, suitable for small and medium-sized farms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Centrifuges<\/strong> have higher separation efficiencies, especially for phosphorus removal, but operating costs can be <strong>five times<\/strong> higher than screw presses.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The application of these systems significantly improves downstream waste treatment options while minimizing environmental pollution.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Practice_scientific_feeding\"><\/span><strong>Practice scientific feeding<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Optimizing animal nutrition plays an important role in protecting the environment during livestock production, but many people ignore this strategy. How animals process their feed affects waste output, resource use and greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Balanced_nutrition_to_reduce_waste\"><\/span><strong>Balanced nutrition to reduce waste<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Feed accounts for <strong>50 &#8211; 80% of total production costs<\/strong> in dairy or beef cattle farming models. A balanced diet helps <strong>minimize costs<\/strong> while improving the efficiency of animal feed conversion.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Excess nutrients lead to <strong>increased manure discharge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Optimally designed feeders and tiered housing systems<\/strong> help reduce feed spillage.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Choosing the timing of grass and forage harvest<\/strong> has a major impact on nutritional quality and minimizes nutrient losses in the diet.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Alternative_protein_sources_with_a_lower_environmental_impact\"><\/span><strong>Alternative protein sources with a lower environmental impact<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>New protein alternatives are a great way to reduce the environmental impact of livestock:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Insect meal<\/strong> from black soldier fly larvae, mealworms and crickets provides a sustainable protein source for poultry feed, fish and pigs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Algae meal<\/strong>serves as a protein-rich alternative to fishmeal.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Seaweed<\/strong> can reduce methane emissions from livestock by up to 98% when added to daily feed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Pea protein is emerging as a viable alternative to soy, potentially improving gut health in piglets<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Single-cell protein<\/strong>from microorganisms provides renewable feed ingredients to compensate for deficiencies in plant-based meals<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Using_technology_in_feed_delivery\"><\/span><strong>Using technology in feed delivery<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Precision feeding systems help animals receive the right amount of nutrients, avoid excess, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Automatic feeding systems Dynamic<\/strong> helps provide precise rations according to each stage of animal development.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Nutrition monitoring software<\/strong> monitors the health status and growth performance of animals, thereby optimizing the diet.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This technology helps <strong>improve feed conversion efficiency<\/strong>, reduce methane emissions and limit excess nitrogen and phosphorus in livestock waste.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economic_benefits_of_sustainable_livestock_farming\"><\/span><strong>Economic benefits of sustainable livestock farming<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Sustainable livestock farming brings attractive economic benefits in addition to protecting the environment. Farmers and farms that apply environmentally friendly methods also bring clear economic benefits.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reduced_operating_costs\"><\/span><strong>Reduced operating costs <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Animal feed accounts for 50-80% of total production costs in livestock farming. Better feed conversion efficiency helps cut costs while maintaining stable output levels.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Creating_value_from_livestock_waste\"><\/span><strong>Creating value from livestock waste<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Instead of becoming a source of pollution, livestock waste can create <strong>new sources of income<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Animal manure<\/strong> can be processed into organic fertilizer or raw material for biofuel production.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Biogas systems<\/strong> help convert waste into renewable energy, providing electricity and gas for farms.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Microbial technology<\/strong> can turn solid waste into raw materials for animal feed production, helping to reduce feed costs.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Access_to_developed_markets_at_higher_prices\"><\/span><strong>Access to developed markets at higher prices<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Consumers are increasingly interested in <strong>sustainable food<\/strong> and are willing to willing to pay a premium:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Research shows that shoppers are willing to pay <strong>29.5%<\/strong> more for environmentally friendly food.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>80% of consumers<\/strong> agree to pay more for sustainably produced products.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Organic meat<\/strong> costs up to <strong>31%<\/strong> more, while <strong>organic milk<\/strong> is around <strong>29%<\/strong> more.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Government_support_policies\"><\/span><strong>Government support policies<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Many countries are investing heavily in <strong>sustainable farming incentive schemes<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>The UK<\/strong> has spent <strong>\u00a35 billion<\/strong> to support farmers in transitioning to sustainable farming.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Government incentive schemes <strong>EU, US, and Vietnam<\/strong> help farmers access <strong>modern technology and reduce initial investment costs<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>Policies to encourage livestock waste treatment in Vietnam are as follows:<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table width=\"1195\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"109\">\n<p><strong>Support categories<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"85\">\n<p><strong>Maximum support rate<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">\n<p><strong>Household livestock farming<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">\n<p><strong>Small and medium-sized farm livestock farming<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\">\n<p><strong>Large-scale farm livestock farming<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"149\">\n<p><strong>Support conditions Support<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"109\">\n<p>Livestock waste treatment<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"85\">\n<p>&lt;50%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">\n<p>5 million VND\/facility<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">\n<p>50 million VND\/facility<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\">\n<p>100 million VND\/facility<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td rowspan=\"3\" width=\"149\">\n<p>\u2013 According to Article 55, Article 56, Clause 2, Article 57 of the Law on Animal Husbandry.\u2013 Raising livestock and poultry; Construct new biogas works in accordance with the technical instructions of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development; &#8211; Use livestock waste treatment products that have been announced or recognized as technical advances on the Electronic Information Portal of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"109\">\n<p>Biogas works<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"85\">\n<p>&lt;50%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">\n<p>VND 7 million\/work<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">\n<p>VND 300 million\/work<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\">\n<p>VND 1 billion\/work<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"109\">\n<p>Purchase materials, testing costs for biosafety, disease safety<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"85\">\n<p>&lt;50%<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">\n<p>20 million VND\/facility<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">\n<p>50 million VND\/facility<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td width=\"97\">\n<p>200 million VND\/facility<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<ul>\n<li> <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion_on_the_importance_of_sustainable_livestock_farming\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion on the importance of sustainable livestock farming<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sustainable livestock farming not only helps <strong>protect the environment<\/strong> but also brings <strong>huge economic opportunities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Effective waste management<\/strong> (biogas, composting, solid-liquid separation) helps reduce pollution and create new sources of income.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Organic Carbon Technology<\/strong> improves livestock quality, reduces pollution, and creates organic fertilizer sources high-quality muscle.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Precision feeding technology and alternative protein sources<\/strong> help optimize nutrition, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase livestock performance.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Consumers are willing to pay a premium<\/strong> for sustainable livestock products, creating a huge market opportunity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Government support policies<\/strong> make it easier for farmers and farms to access new technologies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sustainable livestock farming is no longer an option, but an <strong>inevitable trend<\/strong> that helps increase profits and secure the future of the agricultural industry. Pioneering livestock farmers who apply green technologies and methods will have a great competitive advantage in the years to come.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The world&#8217;s livestock industry generates: 18% of global greenhouse gasesfrom livestock, more than transportation. 73 million tons of solid waste &amp; 30 million m\u00b3 of liquid wasteeach year, of which 50% is untreated before being discharged into the environment. Livestock contributes 25.26% of Vietnam&#8217;s agricultural GDP, but also causes many negative impacts on the environment: [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":12711,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[55,97,669,1112,1221,113],"tags":[3021,3024,3027,3019,3026,3022,1172,3030,3028,3023,3020,3025,3031,3018,3029,2412,1294,2410,2411],"class_list":["post-21809","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-company-newsletter","category-nema1-en-2","category-nema1-for-livestock-cattle","category-nema1-for-pig-farming","category-poultry-farming","category-user-guide","tag-animalwelfareinfarming","tag-biodiversityinagriculture","tag-climatesmartagriculture","tag-ecofriendlyfarming","tag-efficientlivestockproduction","tag-environmentalconservation","tag-greenagriculture","tag-healthylivestockinitiatives","tag-innovativefarmingpractices","tag-profitablesustainablefarming","tag-regenerativelivestockfarming","tag-renewableresourcemanagement","tag-resilientagriculturalsystems","tag-sustainablelivestock","tag-sustainableruraldevelopment","tag-livestock-environment","tag-organic-carbon-en-2","tag-sustainable-farming","tag-waste-treatment"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/chan-nuoi-ben-vung-scaled.webp","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21809","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=21809"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21809\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24294,"href":"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/21809\/revisions\/24294"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12711"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=21809"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=21809"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/jvsf.vn\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=21809"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}