PRACTICE POINTERS IN ENABLING THE PASTORALISTS BE FEED SECURE

Presented by Monica Olala

The objectives were:

  • To minimize recurrent losses in livestock as a result of feed shortage;
  • To improve forage production and conservation for sustainable livestock production and productivity.

A case study of Lugari District showed that:

  • Quality pasture establishment and production for hay is a key factor in sustainable livestock production and productivity.
  • Pasture bulking for seed for propagation and sale was viewed as the most practical way to  upscale fodder production in this  community.
  • Individual hay bank;
    - Conservation of excess feeds ensure that pastoralists  have sufficient feed to offer their livestock .
  • Maize stovers are ground after the harvest, packed into bags and stored.

One of the lessons learnt was that a menu of technologies should be presented to communities/farmers.

Maize Stover Feed Bank

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