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Bako Agricultural Research Center G. Duguma, T. Jembere , K. Degefa , A. Kumsa , W. Temesgen

Characterization of the Farming and Livestock Production Systems and the Potential for Enhancing Productivity through Improved Feeding in Walmara District, Ethiopia. Bako Agricultural Research Center G. Duguma, T. Jembere , K. Degefa , A. Kumsa , W. Temesgen. Introduction.

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Bako Agricultural Research Center G. Duguma, T. Jembere , K. Degefa , A. Kumsa , W. Temesgen

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  1. Characterization of the Farming and Livestock Production Systems and the Potential for Enhancing Productivity through Improved Feeding in Walmara District, Ethiopia Bako Agricultural Research Center G. Duguma, T. Jembere, K. Degefa, A. Kumsa, W. Temesgen

  2. Introduction • Livestock feed is one of the major constraints to improved productivity in smallholder system • Currently, it is possible to asses feed resources at a specific site using FEAST • FEAST is one of the tools that enable to quickly asses available feed resources in a given area

  3. Objectives • To characterize the farming and livestock production system in the area • To assess available feed resources in the area • To evaluate if feed is likely to be a major factor limiting livestock production • To identify feed intervention options for the area

  4. Methodologies • Study site • Gaba Robi – highland • Population size – 670 households • Located south of Addis approximately 45 km • Rainfall • Uni-modal (June to September)

  5. Methodologies • Five individuals (above average landholding) interviewed for the PRA • One individual interviewed for the qualitative data generated • Four individuals – used for TechFit

  6. Data Analysis • FEAST template (excel) used to analyze data • Outputs presented in bar graphs and pie charts

  7. Results

  8. Average livestock species holdings per household in Tropical Livestock Units (TLU)

  9. Crops grown in the area

  10. Fodder crops grown in the area

  11. Quantity of feed purchased over the past 12 month period

  12. Contribution (%) of livelihood activities to HH income

  13. Contribution (%) of feeds to DM Content of Diet

  14. Contribution (%) of feeds to ME Content of Diet

  15. Contribution (%) of feeds to CP Content of Diet

  16. Available feed resources in relation to rainfall pattern

  17. Major problems identified and suggested solutions 1. Water 2. Animal health 3. AI service 4. Finance • Spring development – so many springs in the area • Construction of animal health clinic • Empowering/capacitating trained personnel • Production of high value crops • Production of crossbred cows • Devising mechanism to access credit

  18. Potential Interventions • Feed is not reported as important problems for livestock production in the area • But, incase if feed intervention is required the following are technologies identified: • Feeding of home grown residues • Feeding of brought in legume residues • Generous feeding of crop residues, re-threshing and mixing of crop residues before storage and feeding • Use of weeds, cut grasses and tree leaves

  19. Way forward • Capacity building- in the area of animal health, AI services • Mechanisms have to be devised to avail important inputs like urea, semen, liquid nitrogen, etc. • Continues awareness raising to communities

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