Covid-19 and the Colombian cattle sector: Current and potential developments, impacts and mitigation options

The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the Colombian cattle sector. First impacts and short-term mitigation measures are already visible in all links of the beef and dairy value chains. The full magnitude of the crisis is not yet clear but most impacts already are or will be negative and will affect the...

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Main Authors: Burkart, Stefan, Díaz, Manuel Francisco, Enciso, Karen, Urrea Benítez, José Luis, Charry, Andrés, Triana Ángel, Natalia
Format: Poster
Language:Inglés
Published: Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture 2021
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115085
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author Burkart, Stefan
Díaz, Manuel Francisco
Enciso, Karen
Urrea Benítez, José Luis
Charry, Andrés
Triana Ángel, Natalia
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Charry, Andrés
Díaz, Manuel Francisco
Enciso, Karen
Triana Ángel, Natalia
Urrea Benítez, José Luis
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Díaz, Manuel Francisco
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Urrea Benítez, José Luis
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description The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the Colombian cattle sector. First impacts and short-term mitigation measures are already visible in all links of the beef and dairy value chains. The full magnitude of the crisis is not yet clear but most impacts already are or will be negative and will affect the beef and dairy value chain’s performance in the near future. However, some positive trends are also occurring and could, at least to some extent, endure the crisis and help building a more resilient food system for the future. The objective of this study is to shed light on the current and potential developments, impacts and mitigation options of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Colombian cattle sector. Through literature, media and legal document review, we provide a thorough analysis for the different beef and dairy value chain links and framework conditions, and also include a perspective of how the pandemic affects more vulnerable parts of the population, rural education and on-going efforts towards sustainable intensification of the cattle sector. Our results show that consumer preferences will change towards more food safety, traceability, animal welfare and sustainability and the sector will need to understand this and push value chain formalisation and consumer communication. The transformation of the primary sector towards more sustainability and efficiency is becoming urgent, not only to increase resilience during times of crisis (as in the actual COVID-19 situation), but also to face the aggravating effects of climate change and combat inequality. Digitalisation and virtualisation have become important means during the crisis in all links of the value chains, creating opportunities for sustainably increasing sector efficiency. Research can play a fundamental role in analysing and understanding the impacts posed by the current crisis, providing technologies and recommendations for recovery, and developing solutions for building resilient food systems. Our results serve as guide for policy- and decision-makers to help understanding potential impacts of the pandemic and for the development of adequate mitigation measures in order to prepare the sector better for future crises.
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spelling CGSpace1150852025-12-08T10:29:22Z Covid-19 and the Colombian cattle sector: Current and potential developments, impacts and mitigation options Burkart, Stefan Díaz, Manuel Francisco Enciso, Karen Urrea Benítez, José Luis Charry, Andrés Triana Ángel, Natalia consumer behaviour food safety food systems resilience sustainability intensification value chains covid-19 comportamiento del consumidor inocuidad alimentaria sistemas alimentarios The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the Colombian cattle sector. First impacts and short-term mitigation measures are already visible in all links of the beef and dairy value chains. The full magnitude of the crisis is not yet clear but most impacts already are or will be negative and will affect the beef and dairy value chain’s performance in the near future. However, some positive trends are also occurring and could, at least to some extent, endure the crisis and help building a more resilient food system for the future. The objective of this study is to shed light on the current and potential developments, impacts and mitigation options of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Colombian cattle sector. Through literature, media and legal document review, we provide a thorough analysis for the different beef and dairy value chain links and framework conditions, and also include a perspective of how the pandemic affects more vulnerable parts of the population, rural education and on-going efforts towards sustainable intensification of the cattle sector. Our results show that consumer preferences will change towards more food safety, traceability, animal welfare and sustainability and the sector will need to understand this and push value chain formalisation and consumer communication. The transformation of the primary sector towards more sustainability and efficiency is becoming urgent, not only to increase resilience during times of crisis (as in the actual COVID-19 situation), but also to face the aggravating effects of climate change and combat inequality. Digitalisation and virtualisation have become important means during the crisis in all links of the value chains, creating opportunities for sustainably increasing sector efficiency. Research can play a fundamental role in analysing and understanding the impacts posed by the current crisis, providing technologies and recommendations for recovery, and developing solutions for building resilient food systems. Our results serve as guide for policy- and decision-makers to help understanding potential impacts of the pandemic and for the development of adequate mitigation measures in order to prepare the sector better for future crises. 2021-09-17 2021-09-22T09:24:33Z 2021-09-22T09:24:33Z Poster Presentation Video https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115085 en Open Access application/pdf application/pdf application/pdf Bioversity International and the International Center for Tropical Agriculture Burkart, S.; Díaz, M.F.; Enciso, K.; Urrea Benítez, J.L.; Charry, A.; Triana-Ángel, N. (2021) Covid-19 and the Colombian cattle sector: Current and potential developments, impacts and mitigation options. Poster/Presentation prepared for Tropentag 2021 - Towards shifting paradigms in agriculture for a healthy and sustainable future, 15-17 September 2021. Cali (Colombia): Alliance of Bioversity and CIAT.
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food safety
food systems
resilience
sustainability
intensification
value chains
covid-19
comportamiento del consumidor
inocuidad alimentaria
sistemas alimentarios
Burkart, Stefan
Díaz, Manuel Francisco
Enciso, Karen
Urrea Benítez, José Luis
Charry, Andrés
Triana Ángel, Natalia
Covid-19 and the Colombian cattle sector: Current and potential developments, impacts and mitigation options
title Covid-19 and the Colombian cattle sector: Current and potential developments, impacts and mitigation options
title_full Covid-19 and the Colombian cattle sector: Current and potential developments, impacts and mitigation options
title_fullStr Covid-19 and the Colombian cattle sector: Current and potential developments, impacts and mitigation options
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title_sort covid 19 and the colombian cattle sector current and potential developments impacts and mitigation options
topic consumer behaviour
food safety
food systems
resilience
sustainability
intensification
value chains
covid-19
comportamiento del consumidor
inocuidad alimentaria
sistemas alimentarios
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/115085
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