Some lands have such degraded soil and harsh climate that only livestock grazing is possible.
The opposite is true. Plants are more adapted to grow in harsh climate and soil than animals like cattle, buffalo, sheep, or goats.
Let’s look at Sub-Saharan Africa. It has suffered extreme droughts over the years and traditional farmers have seen more of their livestock die year after year. This is why more members of the Maasai community of Kenya, who are traditionally livestock farmers, have begun to shift towards growing crops as well. In one county, “as drought and a boom in housing development eat away at available grazing land, the number of Maasai herders taking up crop farming has grown by 40% over the past decade.” [Reuters]
Topic: FAQ – Environment
