Rajasthan’s pastoralists have been doing it right…..

New research by the University of Cambridge suggests that sylvipastoral systems – such as practiced traditionally by the Raika and many other pastoralists –  provide the most sustainable avenue for livestock production.

“It is clear that silvopastoral systems increase biodiversity, improve animal welfare and provide good working conditions while enabling a profitable farming business” says Professor Donald Broom who led the study.

See more information at http://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/sustainable-livestock-production-is-possible