The need for monitoring and evaluation (M&E)
To track implementation and outputs systematically and measure project effectiveness
Serves as a basis for reports that contribute to transparency and accountability of projects
To identify most valuable and efficient use of resources
It provides consolidated information that allows for learning and sharing lessons more easily
It adds to the retention and development of institutional memory.
For efficiency and effectivity of ARD projects, monitoring and evaluation (M&E) should adopt business oriented M&E practices
To have at least two (and up to six) typical farms for each region.
The first farm is an average sized farm with an average management performance. The second farm is larger than the first one but also having an average management performance, to show economies of scale.
They represent major milk production systems, farms, milk produced in region
Mission: We create a better understanding of the dairy world by providing comparable data, knowledge and inspiration.
The network approach – consisting of three pillars - the network of researcher - the network of companies/institutions and - the IFCN center with > 15 dairy economists.
The IFCN is a global dairy network of researchers, companies and other stakeholders who are active in the dairy chain.
The IFCN has a Dairy Research Center with 15 dairy researchers coordinating the network process + running dairy research activities.
The IFCN is independent from third parties and committed to truth, science and reliability of results.
Global dairy consumption expected to rise
next decade driven by developing markets.
Growth mainly driven by developing markets booming demand fueled by India, China and Africa
Dairy, a more globalized business with milk increasingly traveling around the world.
East Africa Economic indicators Leading growth in core markets
The internationalisation of China's market for dairy produce: developments and prospects, opportunities and challenges. This presentation was delivered at the 2014 World Dairy Expo Holland Pavilion in Xi'an, China, in June 2014.
To have at least two (and up to six) typical farms for each region.
The first farm is an average sized farm with an average management performance. The second farm is larger than the first one but also having an average management performance, to show economies of scale.
They represent major milk production systems, farms, milk produced in region
Mission: We create a better understanding of the dairy world by providing comparable data, knowledge and inspiration.
The network approach – consisting of three pillars - the network of researcher - the network of companies/institutions and - the IFCN center with > 15 dairy economists.
The IFCN is a global dairy network of researchers, companies and other stakeholders who are active in the dairy chain.
The IFCN has a Dairy Research Center with 15 dairy researchers coordinating the network process + running dairy research activities.
The IFCN is independent from third parties and committed to truth, science and reliability of results.
Global dairy consumption expected to rise
next decade driven by developing markets.
Growth mainly driven by developing markets booming demand fueled by India, China and Africa
Dairy, a more globalized business with milk increasingly traveling around the world.
East Africa Economic indicators Leading growth in core markets
The internationalisation of China's market for dairy produce: developments and prospects, opportunities and challenges. This presentation was delivered at the 2014 World Dairy Expo Holland Pavilion in Xi'an, China, in June 2014.
Understanding conditions and development opportunities
Milk producers
Collectors and processors
Consumers
Developing a common vision among the different actors and setting priorities
Local production – Consumption
Income – Employment – Livelihoods
Preparing and funding a sustainable development programme
Priorities
Time
Losses in Food Balance Sheets: Current Status, Imputation, ans SDG 12.3FAO
Presentación de Katherine Baldwin (FAO), en el marco del “Second Regional Dialogue on Prevention and Reduction of Food Losses and Waste”, realizado el 17 y 18 de noviembre de 2016, en Saint George’s, Granada.
Beyond agriculture: Measuring agri-food system GDP and employmentIFPRI-PIM
Webinar with James Thurlow (IFPRI/CGIAR-PIM) presenting a new approach for measuring agri-food system GDP and employment. (Recorded on April 8, 2021)
More info and full recording: https://bit.ly/mafsGDP
Research focus of Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)ILRI
Presented by Fentahun Mengistu, EIAR, at the Ethiopia - CGIAR Research Programs (CRPs) Country Collaboration and Site Integration Meeting, Addis Ababa, 11 December 2015
Animal Welfare is gaining recognition as an important element of commercial livestock operations worldwide.
This has wide-ranging implications for an industry with complex historical and cultural roots.
It is being addressed not only by governmental agencies and academic institutions, but by a growing number of professionals at different locations in the agricultural supply chain.
A number of regional and global initiatives have emerged to provide guidance on acceptable practices to actors ranging from individuals caring for animals on farms to large scale commercial enterprises providing animal-based products from different livestock systems.
5yr program designed to transform the livelihoods of 136,000 resource poor farming communities through a “competitive” and “inclusive” dairy value chain
and additional 400,000 secondary beneficiaries
Phase-I - funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,
Phase II major part ($25.5 m)
opportunity for other players to co-fund the balance for long term sustainably and ownership
Implemented by Heifer, TNS, ILRI, ICRAF and ABS
Understanding conditions and development opportunities
Milk producers
Collectors and processors
Consumers
Developing a common vision among the different actors and setting priorities
Local production – Consumption
Income – Employment – Livelihoods
Preparing and funding a sustainable development programme
Priorities
Time
Losses in Food Balance Sheets: Current Status, Imputation, ans SDG 12.3FAO
Presentación de Katherine Baldwin (FAO), en el marco del “Second Regional Dialogue on Prevention and Reduction of Food Losses and Waste”, realizado el 17 y 18 de noviembre de 2016, en Saint George’s, Granada.
Beyond agriculture: Measuring agri-food system GDP and employmentIFPRI-PIM
Webinar with James Thurlow (IFPRI/CGIAR-PIM) presenting a new approach for measuring agri-food system GDP and employment. (Recorded on April 8, 2021)
More info and full recording: https://bit.ly/mafsGDP
Research focus of Ethiopian Institute of Agricultural Research (EIAR)ILRI
Presented by Fentahun Mengistu, EIAR, at the Ethiopia - CGIAR Research Programs (CRPs) Country Collaboration and Site Integration Meeting, Addis Ababa, 11 December 2015
Animal Welfare is gaining recognition as an important element of commercial livestock operations worldwide.
This has wide-ranging implications for an industry with complex historical and cultural roots.
It is being addressed not only by governmental agencies and academic institutions, but by a growing number of professionals at different locations in the agricultural supply chain.
A number of regional and global initiatives have emerged to provide guidance on acceptable practices to actors ranging from individuals caring for animals on farms to large scale commercial enterprises providing animal-based products from different livestock systems.
5yr program designed to transform the livelihoods of 136,000 resource poor farming communities through a “competitive” and “inclusive” dairy value chain
and additional 400,000 secondary beneficiaries
Phase-I - funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation,
Phase II major part ($25.5 m)
opportunity for other players to co-fund the balance for long term sustainably and ownership
Implemented by Heifer, TNS, ILRI, ICRAF and ABS
Milk Makes People Great
About Acre Africa
Agricultural Risks
Why Dairy Insurance
Challenges
Way Forward
We are a micro-insurance product designer linking stakeholders in the agricultural sector to insurance products through localized solutions that reduce climate-associated risk.
We operate as an insurance intermediary – an organization that is not an insurance company, but rather working with local insurers and other stakeholders in the agricultural insurance value chain.
We are a registered insurance surveyor in Kenya, an insurance agent in Rwanda, with registration on-going in Tanzania.
We have 24 staff members from diverse professional fields such as Insurance, Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, Actuarial Science, Marketing and Finance
Simples applications of Nanotechnology in dairy production
How to increase milk production at the farm level.In quantity and in quality to supply the processing plant with a better raw material
Milk bacteriologic quality improvment at the farm levelGood Farm Management Practices
Weak, inequitable and inefficient systems
Poor are dependent on systems for their livelihoods that do not work well
TechnoServe strives to make Market Systems work for the poor
Improved production & more effective markets
Realblends Tailor Made Stabilizers for the Food Industry
CONVENIENCE TREND
People increasingly have to “manage” competing demands on their time. Convenience impacts all aspects of people’s lives forcing them to constantly seek out more efficient and effective products that help improve busy lifestyles and free-up and maximize leisure time
Convenience is a major force behind much product innovation resulting in strong growth in ready to eat products as well as products which simplify routine tasks.
What Product/s do you want to produce?
•What will your capacity be?
•Milk Quality/Juice with preservatives?
•How Flexible do you want to be?
•Will you contract pack?
•Product Shelf Life/cold chain
To attain a fully integrated internationally competitive regional economic community
Mission
To achieve increased co-operation and integration in all fields of development
Complement National Agenda and address Trans- boundary Issues
Consultative Process
Apply Programme Approach – COMESA
Involves Regional Stakeholders including, MSs
Signed in Kinshasa DRC, 14th November 2014
Value Chain Devt – Significant
Vision, Mission, Aim
VISION
To be the leading voice for the grain industry in Africa.
MISSION
To advocate for enabling environment and promote structured grain trade for optimum stakeholder benefits.
AIM
To develop, promote, and influence structured grain trading system in the Eastern Africa region with defined rules and regulations.
Improve the policy and trading environment in the regional grain trade
Strengthen market linkages and
Reduce constraints along the grain value chain.- Quality Grain
Consultancy specialising in the food and drinks industries.
Core of 50 staff based in Bath, UK, as well as a large network of on-the-ground analysts throughout the world who have specific specialist expertise.
All staff are specialists in food and drink, particularly in the beverages and dairy industry.
Commercial and technical expertise in the food and drinks industry, alongside our events.
Animal health Product development & adoption Partnership organisation
A not-for-profit Public-Private Partnership – registered charity
Sponsored by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) and with projects funded by BMGF, DFID and EC.
Pro-poor focus: working with key partners to make a sustainable difference in access to animal health products for poor livestock keepers
SCR Heat detection
Uniquely combines rumination, movement and movement intensity measurement, recognizing behavior patterns.
SCR activity score is much less prone to walking and eating behavior, therefore suitable also for grazing herds (as proven in NZ and Ireland)
Real-time heat detection reports for optimized insemination timing.
Rumination application: Nutrition
Rumination time: proportional to the amount of long fiber the cow has eaten (eNDF, or “Scratch Factor”). About 140 min rumination to 1 Kg long fiber.
Daily rumination time less than 400 min indicate a major risk factor for rumen acidosis.
Rumen acidosis seriously impairs cow’s health and welfare and farmer income.
SUSTAINABLE COOPERATIVE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA
Cooperatives play an important role in economic development of many countries across the continent.
In Kenya, cooperatives are controlling about 43% of GDP and 31% of national savings and deposits. They have 70% of the coffee market, 76% dairy, 90% pyrethrum, and 95% of cotton.
In Benin, FECECAM (Faitiere des caisses deparge et de credit agricole mutuel), a savings and credit cooperative federation, provided USD 16 million in rural loans in 2002.
In Côte d'Ivoire cooperatives invested USD 26 million for setting up schools, building rural roads and establishing maternal clinics.
In Kenya, over 300,000 people are directly employed by co-operatives
Globally, cooperatives provide over 100 million jobs around the world, 20% more than multinational enterprises.
Calf Coccidiosis
General about coccidia- Structure- Life cycle- Environmental factors for survival
Eimeria in cattle- Prevalence- Clinical coccidiosis- Sub-clinical coccidiosis
Surveillance and control
What is Coccidiosis?
Enteric disease caused by the protozoan parasites Eimeria spp
Inadequate livestock farmers’ knowledge and skills is one of the limiting factors to the development of the industry. Knowledge and skills are important for quick adoption of appropriate technology, which has been developed and disseminated to livestock farmers.
Basics of animal nutrition
Feeding the rumen microbes
We need:
Certain limiting amino acids (Lys, Met)
In a certain ratio (Lys 3 : 1 Met)
And normal feedstuffs don’t supply this:
Not enough
Not the right ratio
So we need to supplement them
We need RUP
Dutch dairy sector and expectations from open datagodanSec
Frido Hamoen (CRV) presented at the 2nd International Workshop: Creating Impact with Open Data in Agriculture and Nutrition in The Hague, 10 September 2015.
New approaches to using data to better program tailored outreach VMMC activit...JSI
This was presented at the ICT4D Conference in Lusaka, Zambia, May 2018.
The USAID DISCOVER-Health project provides health outreach services through 260 outreach sites across all ten Zambia provinces through a ‘hub and spoke’ model of health service delivery, to help reducing health service barriers and increase utilization of critical health services. The project employed community mobilization agents to create demand for VMMC in their communities. The particulars of those who express interest to be circumcised are entered into a register and their total number transmitted onto an online electronic real-time program via a coded text message. The program aggregates the totals per each site for the Hub Manager who uses this information to allocate adequate number of teams of qualified health providers for conducting VMMC in those locations where demand has been created.This greatly helps both service providers who make a prudent and effective use of their resources and the clients who do not incur into exhausting waiting times.
This presentation is about a National Center for Freight and Infrastructure Research and Education (CFIRE) project for understanding how local food supply chains function and how the strategic use of intermediated supply chains could increasing efficiency and reduce distribution costs. It also covers tools for small-to-mid-sized farmers looking to move into wholesale supply.
This was originally presented at the 6th Annual Wisconsin Local Food Summit in Delavan, WI, by Lindsey Day Farnsworth and David Nelson of UW-Madison.
The USAID-funded Madagascar Community-Based Integrated Health Project (CBIHP), known locally as MAHEFA, is a five-year program (2011-2016) implemented by JSI that provides basic, quality health care to isolated populations in six of Madagascar’s most remote regions.
In October 2013, the project launched an SMS-based data management system to track stock status of essential medicines and health supplies; stocks are recorded and sent via SMS by community health workers.
The results of this #mHealth #logistics innovation were presented at the Digital Health Conference (#D4Africa), held in Malawi, May 13th, 2015.
project on vb.net in BCA food distribution Management systemAmit P
Project Title: Food Distribution Management System.
Responsibilities :
•Understand the nature and procedure of ration distribution.
•Gather information of food Grains distributed to each card holder.
•Responsible to maintain right data and produce right data to the Government.
Tanzania dairy genetics project: Identifying appropriate germplasm for smallh...ILRI
Presented by Dennis Mujibi (ILRI) at the Inception workshop of the AgriTT project: Evaluation of breed composition, productivity and fitness for smallholder dairy cattle in Tanzania, Dar es Salaam, 10-11 June 2014
Digital Agriculture – A key enabler for nutritional security and SDGs by Dr D...ICRISAT
Digital Agriculture - ICT and data ecosystems to support the development and delivery of timely, targeted information and services to make farming profitable and sustainable while delivering safe nutritious and affordable food for ALL.
Milk Quality Tracking and Tracing System as a Basis for Quality Based Milk Payment System
In Kenya, raw milk safety has been disputed over a decade but no documented data exists.
Greatest milk quality challenge for the CBE’s are proper ways to maintain cold collection.
The regulatory institutions are constrained financially hence raw milk quality standards are reluctantly applied and enforced.
This creates a vacuum for farmers to switch between buyers of raw milk specially due to quality issues.
Daily routine of a dairy cow
voluminous products, which lay firm on the floor
…thick, wear resistant mats
…very durable but animal-friendly soft
…produced in a patented process
…single mats, easy to install
…the right mat for each purpose
Weak, inequitable and inefficient systems
Poor are dependent on systems for their livelihoods that do not work well
TechnoServe strives to make Market Systems work for the poor
Improved production & more effective markets
A regional dairy industry stakeholders’ membership association
Founded in October 2004 with the overall mandate of promoting trade of high quality dairy products within and outside the Eastern and Southern Africa Region
ESADA currently represent ten (12) chapters/countries namely; Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Mauritius, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, Sudan, Mozambique, Madagascar and South Africa
how to sell pi coins in South Korea profitably.DOT TECH
Yes. You can sell your pi network coins in South Korea or any other country, by finding a verified pi merchant
What is a verified pi merchant?
Since pi network is not launched yet on any exchange, the only way you can sell pi coins is by selling to a verified pi merchant, and this is because pi network is not launched yet on any exchange and no pre-sale or ico offerings Is done on pi.
Since there is no pre-sale, the only way exchanges can get pi is by buying from miners. So a pi merchant facilitates these transactions by acting as a bridge for both transactions.
How can i find a pi vendor/merchant?
Well for those who haven't traded with a pi merchant or who don't already have one. I will leave the telegram id of my personal pi merchant who i trade pi with.
Tele gram: @Pi_vendor_247
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how to swap pi coins to foreign currency withdrawable.DOT TECH
As of my last update, Pi is still in the testing phase and is not tradable on any exchanges.
However, Pi Network has announced plans to launch its Testnet and Mainnet in the future, which may include listing Pi on exchanges.
The current method for selling pi coins involves exchanging them with a pi vendor who purchases pi coins for investment reasons.
If you want to sell your pi coins, reach out to a pi vendor and sell them to anyone looking to sell pi coins from any country around the globe.
Below is the contact information for my personal pi vendor.
Telegram: @Pi_vendor_247
how can i use my minded pi coins I need some funds.DOT TECH
If you are interested in selling your pi coins, i have a verified pi merchant, who buys pi coins and resell them to exchanges looking forward to hold till mainnet launch.
Because the core team has announced that pi network will not be doing any pre-sale. The only way exchanges like huobi, bitmart and hotbit can get pi is by buying from miners.
Now a merchant stands in between these exchanges and the miners. As a link to make transactions smooth. Because right now in the enclosed mainnet you can't sell pi coins your self. You need the help of a merchant,
i will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant below. 👇 I and my friends has traded more than 3000pi coins with him successfully.
@Pi_vendor_247
Turin Startup Ecosystem 2024 - Ricerca sulle Startup e il Sistema dell'Innov...Quotidiano Piemontese
Turin Startup Ecosystem 2024
Una ricerca de il Club degli Investitori, in collaborazione con ToTeM Torino Tech Map e con il supporto della ESCP Business School e di Growth Capital
If you are looking for a pi coin investor. Then look no further because I have the right one he is a pi vendor (he buy and resell to whales in China). I met him on a crypto conference and ever since I and my friends have sold more than 10k pi coins to him And he bought all and still want more. I will drop his telegram handle below just send him a message.
@Pi_vendor_247
Introduction to Indian Financial System ()Avanish Goel
The financial system of a country is an important tool for economic development of the country, as it helps in creation of wealth by linking savings with investments.
It facilitates the flow of funds form the households (savers) to business firms (investors) to aid in wealth creation and development of both the parties
The European Unemployment Puzzle: implications from population agingGRAPE
We study the link between the evolving age structure of the working population and unemployment. We build a large new Keynesian OLG model with a realistic age structure, labor market frictions, sticky prices, and aggregate shocks. Once calibrated to the European economy, we quantify the extent to which demographic changes over the last three decades have contributed to the decline of the unemployment rate. Our findings yield important implications for the future evolution of unemployment given the anticipated further aging of the working population in Europe. We also quantify the implications for optimal monetary policy: lowering inflation volatility becomes less costly in terms of GDP and unemployment volatility, which hints that optimal monetary policy may be more hawkish in an aging society. Finally, our results also propose a partial reversal of the European-US unemployment puzzle due to the fact that the share of young workers is expected to remain robust in the US.
what is the future of Pi Network currency.DOT TECH
The future of the Pi cryptocurrency is uncertain, and its success will depend on several factors. Pi is a relatively new cryptocurrency that aims to be user-friendly and accessible to a wide audience. Here are a few key considerations for its future:
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1. Mainnet Launch: As of my last knowledge update in January 2022, Pi was still in the testnet phase. Its success will depend on a successful transition to a mainnet, where actual transactions can take place.
2. User Adoption: Pi's success will be closely tied to user adoption. The more users who join the network and actively participate, the stronger the ecosystem can become.
3. Utility and Use Cases: For a cryptocurrency to thrive, it must offer utility and practical use cases. The Pi team has talked about various applications, including peer-to-peer transactions, smart contracts, and more. The development and implementation of these features will be essential.
4. Regulatory Environment: The regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies is evolving globally. How Pi navigates and complies with regulations in various jurisdictions will significantly impact its future.
5. Technology Development: The Pi network must continue to develop and improve its technology, security, and scalability to compete with established cryptocurrencies.
6. Community Engagement: The Pi community plays a critical role in its future. Engaged users can help build trust and grow the network.
7. Monetization and Sustainability: The Pi team's monetization strategy, such as fees, partnerships, or other revenue sources, will affect its long-term sustainability.
It's essential to approach Pi or any new cryptocurrency with caution and conduct due diligence. Cryptocurrency investments involve risks, and potential rewards can be uncertain. The success and future of Pi will depend on the collective efforts of its team, community, and the broader cryptocurrency market dynamics. It's advisable to stay updated on Pi's development and follow any updates from the official Pi Network website or announcements from the team.
when will pi network coin be available on crypto exchange.DOT TECH
There is no set date for when Pi coins will enter the market.
However, the developers are working hard to get them released as soon as possible.
Once they are available, users will be able to exchange other cryptocurrencies for Pi coins on designated exchanges.
But for now the only way to sell your pi coins is through verified pi vendor.
Here is the telegram contact of my personal pi vendor
@Pi_vendor_247
Poonawalla Fincorp and IndusInd Bank Introduce New Co-Branded Credit Cardnickysharmasucks
The unveiling of the IndusInd Bank Poonawalla Fincorp eLITE RuPay Platinum Credit Card marks a notable milestone in the Indian financial landscape, showcasing a successful partnership between two leading institutions, Poonawalla Fincorp and IndusInd Bank. This co-branded credit card not only offers users a plethora of benefits but also reflects a commitment to innovation and adaptation. With a focus on providing value-driven and customer-centric solutions, this launch represents more than just a new product—it signifies a step towards redefining the banking experience for millions. Promising convenience, rewards, and a touch of luxury in everyday financial transactions, this collaboration aims to cater to the evolving needs of customers and set new standards in the industry.
how to sell pi coins on Bitmart crypto exchangeDOT TECH
Yes. Pi network coins can be exchanged but not on bitmart exchange. Because pi network is still in the enclosed mainnet. The only way pioneers are able to trade pi coins is by reselling the pi coins to pi verified merchants.
A verified merchant is someone who buys pi network coins and resell it to exchanges looking forward to hold till mainnet launch.
I will leave the telegram contact of my personal pi merchant to trade with.
@Pi_vendor_247
2. The need for monitoring and evaluation
(M&E)
To track implementation and outputs systematically and measure
project effectiveness
Serves as a basis for reports that contribute to transparency and
accountability of projects
To identify most valuable and efficient use of resources
It provides consolidated information that allows for learning and
sharing lessons more easily
It adds to the retention and development of institutional memory
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3. Traditional M&E
High variability and distribution of smallholder dairy farmers
(SDFs) makes monitoring complex and very expensive
Challenges:
Very expensive due to costs like transportation of field officers
Very time demanding due to widespread distribution of SDFs
High risks of errors during data entry from the field
Limited traceability of errors in the data
Monitoring information usually reaches stakeholders late
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4. Multiple-benefit monitoring
An electronic system that combines a knowledge platform to MIS
systems using an intelligent server
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Centralize
database server
Internet SMS
Edit and
Update
View Only
Internet
Stakeholders and project management
Farmers and field officers
5. Show case: the Mt. Elgon project
Feed App (feeding module) developed for dairy cooperatives, targeting
15,000 smallholder dairy farmers
Aim: to increase milk productivity especially during the dry season
The Feed App serves as medium to provide farmers with standard
feeding information for their animals using local feedstuffs
Farmers access feed rations based on nutrient concentrations of local
feedstuffs to meet the animal‘s nutrient requirements
Farmers are organized in groups, with a group head who collects the
individual records and sends the summary in an SMS on a quarterly
basis
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6. How it works
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Individual
Farmers
Send SMS
1.Daily milk yield
2.Weight
3.Feedstuff type and
quantity
4.Lactation status
Estimate the nutritional
requirement
Server
Database of feedstuff
nutritional information
and cost
Formulate the ration based on
available feedstuff
Send SMS
7. Costs
One time setup cost of server system in network: $50
Monthly charge of service by network provider: $25
Outgoing SMS for farmer is FREE
Incoming SMS on server is FREE
Outgoing SMS from server costs between $0.0032 - $0.0069
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8. Benefits
Intervention is measurable as demonstrated by productivity of farmers
Monitoring serves farmers and implementation partners
Better matching of feed inputs and milk yields
Allows for timely interventions where neccesary as implementation
partners can evaluate project performance at any time
Drastic cut in costs associated with the traditional extension
Saves a lot of time as data entry is done by the farmers at first individual
and then group level.
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