Assessment and analysis of yield gaps in pasture-based livestock systems: A review of methods

Patricia Menezes Santos, Aart van der Linden, Geraldo Bueno Martha, Leonardo Amaral Monteiro, Fábio R. Marin, Dianne Mayberry, Sandra Furlan Nogueira, Gustavo Bayma, Nicolas Caram, Gerrie W.J. van de Ven and Lynn Sollenberger

Agricultural Systems, 2025, vol. 226, issue C

Abstract: Grazing landscapes cover a substantial portion of global agricultural land and are essential for the provision of ecosystem services, food security, and rural livelihoods. The yield gap concept highlights the potential for increased agricultural production through sustainable intensification by quantifying the difference between current yields and maximum achievable yields. Assessing yield gaps is crucial for targeting public and private interventions and investments in regions with the greatest potential for production increases. However, methods for assessing yield gaps vary, impacting their ability to identify underlying factors and assess yield risks consistently and accurately, particularly in pasture-based systems where interactions between plants and animals add complexity.

Keywords: Cattle; Grasslands; Livestock production; Models; Ruminants (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.1016/j.agsy.2025.104323

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