Abstract

GIRALDO, Omar Felipe. FOOD SECURITY AND LIVESTOCK FARMING: THE CASE OF THE RURAL LOCALITY OF SUMAPAZ. Luna Azul [online]. 2008, n.27, pp.49-59. ISSN 1909-2474.

The article discusses the issue of food security and livestock farming from the case study of the Sumapaz Locality, which belongs to the rural area of Bogota D.C. This territory is facing a serious food insecurity situation in accordance with information from previous studies. By approximating their consumption patterns, self-perception and a characterization of the importance of livestock production systems on food and household economy, this article attempts to illustrate the importance of animal production for food security of rural families of Sumapaz.

Keywords : Food security; livestock production; farmers; Sumapaz.

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