Guinea pigs – small livestock with big potential
The right to food sovereignty is a part of the Plurinational State of Bolivia’s constitution, but what does this actually mean for family farmers? The truth is that many people in rural areas are far from having access to adequate food and nutrition, with 37% of children under five reported to be suffering from stunting caused by malnutrition. Amongst the institutions and initiatives that aim to improve food security and sovereignty, the cuy (or guinea pig) project stands out for the inroads it has made towards improving food and nutrition at the family level.
Volume: 30.4
ISSN: 2210-6499
Publisher: ILEIA, Center for Learning on Sustainable Agriculture
Author: Eduardo Lopez Rosse A.
Organization: ILEIA, Center for Learning on Sustainable Agriculture
Year: 2014
Country/ies: Bolivia (Plurinational State of)
Geographical coverage: Latin America and the Caribbean
Type: Case study
Full text available at: https://www.ileia.org/2014/12/20/guinea-pigs-small-livestock-big-potential/
Content language: English