An analysis of dissemination of livestock feed technology: The case of Bihar ...ILRI
Dairying is an integral part of small-holder farming systems as well as an important source of subsidiary income for most households in Bihar, India and most farmers keep 2-3 cattle. Nevertheless, the per-capita milk availability in Bihar is very low (175 g/d) compared to the Indian average (290 g/d) in 2011-12 as productivity is low, mainly because current feeding is based mainly on crop residues (wheat and rice straw). Constraints to improving these feeding practices include limited farm resources, weak support services and poor knowledge on nutrient requirements and contents. The present study examines the effect of a balanced concentrate feed on livestock productivity in Samastipur and Muzaffarpur districts of Bihar, in comparison to existing feeding practices.
An exploratory analysis of the effectiveness of milk market in Odisha, IndiaILRI
This document summarizes a study on the milk market in Odisha, India. The study examined the milk market channels and prices in different market zones, comparing a high milk production and marketing site (Puri) to a low site (Bhadrak). Survey results showed a higher percentage of milk is sold in the market in the high site compared to the low site. In the high site, middlemen buy a higher proportion of milk followed by milk cooperatives. In the low site, household consumers buy most milk followed by middlemen. Women play a major role in delivering milk and receiving payment in the low market site. Strengthening formal milk markets could increase milk production in the region.
Feeding ‘balanced concentrate feed' to increase livestock productivity: An e...ILRI
Dairying is an integral part of small-holder farming systems as well as an important source of subsidiary income for most households in Bihar, India and most farmers keep 2-3 cattle. Nevertheless, the per-capita milk availability in Bihar is very low (175 g/d) compared to the Indian average (290 g/d) in 2011-12 as productivity is low, mainly because current feeding is based mainly on crop residues (wheat and rice straw). Constraints to improving these feeding practices include limited farm resources, weak support services and poor knowledge on nutrient requirements and contents. The present study examines the effect of a balanced concentrate feed on livestock productivity in Samastipur and Muzaffarpur districts of Bihar, in comparison to existing feeding practices.
Production challenges and socio economic impact of dairy goat farming amongst...Alexander Decker
The document discusses the production challenges and socio-economic impact of dairy goat farming amongst smallholder farmers in Kenya. It finds that most smallholder dairy goat farmers are women, many of whom are widows, and they depend entirely on family labor. Milk production levels range from half a liter to ten liters per day on average. Access to land, water, and feed are major challenges. While dairy goats provide income and food, small land sizes limit fodder production. Water sources are also limited and seasonal. There is a need for farmer training in areas like feeding, breeding, and record keeping to improve productivity and support livelihoods.
This document summarizes pasture research that is being conducted in Canada. It discusses research into pasture mixtures for beef production in Nova Scotia and drought tolerant forage mixtures in Saskatchewan. Research into swath grazing and extending the grazing season is mentioned. Ontario research includes grass fed beef trials and rotational grazing of community pastures moving cattle every 1-4 days. The document also discusses on-farm "research" projects, fencing technology including electric fences, grazing annual crops and cover crops, extending the grazing season, rotational grazing, grazing alfalfa and using sainfoin. It notes research into improving soil health through perennial forage and mentions on-farm trials of high stock density and annuals/cover crops.
This document outlines a goat value chain development project in India that aims to empower rural women. The project forms goat keepers' groups, trains women on sustainable goat husbandry practices, and provides elite male goats, microfinance, and veterinary services. The project addresses challenges facing goat farming like low incomes and disease, and promotes genetic improvement, improved nutrition, and market linkages. The goals are to increase goat production and farmers' incomes, empower vulnerable groups, and provide a model for wider replication.
An analysis of dissemination of livestock feed technology: The case of Bihar ...ILRI
Dairying is an integral part of small-holder farming systems as well as an important source of subsidiary income for most households in Bihar, India and most farmers keep 2-3 cattle. Nevertheless, the per-capita milk availability in Bihar is very low (175 g/d) compared to the Indian average (290 g/d) in 2011-12 as productivity is low, mainly because current feeding is based mainly on crop residues (wheat and rice straw). Constraints to improving these feeding practices include limited farm resources, weak support services and poor knowledge on nutrient requirements and contents. The present study examines the effect of a balanced concentrate feed on livestock productivity in Samastipur and Muzaffarpur districts of Bihar, in comparison to existing feeding practices.
An exploratory analysis of the effectiveness of milk market in Odisha, IndiaILRI
This document summarizes a study on the milk market in Odisha, India. The study examined the milk market channels and prices in different market zones, comparing a high milk production and marketing site (Puri) to a low site (Bhadrak). Survey results showed a higher percentage of milk is sold in the market in the high site compared to the low site. In the high site, middlemen buy a higher proportion of milk followed by milk cooperatives. In the low site, household consumers buy most milk followed by middlemen. Women play a major role in delivering milk and receiving payment in the low market site. Strengthening formal milk markets could increase milk production in the region.
Feeding ‘balanced concentrate feed' to increase livestock productivity: An e...ILRI
Dairying is an integral part of small-holder farming systems as well as an important source of subsidiary income for most households in Bihar, India and most farmers keep 2-3 cattle. Nevertheless, the per-capita milk availability in Bihar is very low (175 g/d) compared to the Indian average (290 g/d) in 2011-12 as productivity is low, mainly because current feeding is based mainly on crop residues (wheat and rice straw). Constraints to improving these feeding practices include limited farm resources, weak support services and poor knowledge on nutrient requirements and contents. The present study examines the effect of a balanced concentrate feed on livestock productivity in Samastipur and Muzaffarpur districts of Bihar, in comparison to existing feeding practices.
Production challenges and socio economic impact of dairy goat farming amongst...Alexander Decker
The document discusses the production challenges and socio-economic impact of dairy goat farming amongst smallholder farmers in Kenya. It finds that most smallholder dairy goat farmers are women, many of whom are widows, and they depend entirely on family labor. Milk production levels range from half a liter to ten liters per day on average. Access to land, water, and feed are major challenges. While dairy goats provide income and food, small land sizes limit fodder production. Water sources are also limited and seasonal. There is a need for farmer training in areas like feeding, breeding, and record keeping to improve productivity and support livelihoods.
This document summarizes pasture research that is being conducted in Canada. It discusses research into pasture mixtures for beef production in Nova Scotia and drought tolerant forage mixtures in Saskatchewan. Research into swath grazing and extending the grazing season is mentioned. Ontario research includes grass fed beef trials and rotational grazing of community pastures moving cattle every 1-4 days. The document also discusses on-farm "research" projects, fencing technology including electric fences, grazing annual crops and cover crops, extending the grazing season, rotational grazing, grazing alfalfa and using sainfoin. It notes research into improving soil health through perennial forage and mentions on-farm trials of high stock density and annuals/cover crops.
This document outlines a goat value chain development project in India that aims to empower rural women. The project forms goat keepers' groups, trains women on sustainable goat husbandry practices, and provides elite male goats, microfinance, and veterinary services. The project addresses challenges facing goat farming like low incomes and disease, and promotes genetic improvement, improved nutrition, and market linkages. The goals are to increase goat production and farmers' incomes, empower vulnerable groups, and provide a model for wider replication.
Grain legume crop-livestock integration in Ethiopian smallholder systems: The...ILRI
Poster prepared by Mesfin Dejene (University of Queensland) for the ILRI-N2Africa Third Annual Partners’ Review and Planning Workshop, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 27-29 January 2016
This document proposes a legislative agenda to support local agriculture in Hawaii through agroecological practices. It recommends establishing on-farm mentoring centers to train new farmers, placing nutrient recycling centers statewide to lower production costs using compost, establishing farmland cooperatives to lower land costs for farmers, developing food hubs and distribution co-ops to minimize transportation costs, and providing assistance to farmers to comply with new food safety regulations while reducing bureaucratic burdens. The agenda aims to grow the local farm workforce, enhance soil health, enable farmer land ownership, and support market access, all in a way that is economically sustainable for farmers.
Goat Farming as a Resilient Food SystemCaitlin Pace
This document discusses the benefits of establishing community goat farms as an alternative to large-scale cattle farming. It argues that goat farming is more resilient in the face of threats like drought and disease outbreaks. The document proposes a multi-step process for Albuquerque to implement community goat farms, including identifying suitable land areas through city planning, adjusting zoning codes to allow for small livestock, educating residents on goat raising, and promoting goat products and community farms.
Global Harvest Initiative's annual 2017 GAP Report: A World of Productive Sustainable Agriculture explores the diversity of challenges farmers face and how they seek to surmount them.
Please credit downloaded or clipped slides, graphics, charts or images.
Credit: 2017 GAP Report/Global Harvest Initiative
Challenges and opportunities of legume export markets: ACOS-Ethiopia experiencesILRI
Poster prepared by Mekonnen Kebede, Pest Control Manager) for the ILRI-N2Africa Third Annual Partners’ Review and Planning Workshop, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 27-29 January 2016
Planning your sustainable farm enterpriseffbroadwell
The document provides guidance on planning a sustainable farm enterprise by outlining the key components to consider, including ensuring the farm is environmentally sound, economically viable, and socially just. It discusses the importance of considering the land, water, farmers/labor, inputs, infrastructure, consumers/markets, and waste management. The goal is to achieve a triple bottom line of environmental, economic and social sustainability for both the farm and its inhabitants.
Environmental assessments can inform more sustainable livestock developmentILRI
Livestock production contributes significantly to environmental impacts like air pollution, climate change, land degradation, and loss of biodiversity. CLEANED is an ex-ante model that allows users to explore the environmental and productivity trade-offs of different livestock enterprises and changes to those enterprises. CLEANED has been used to assess livestock enterprises in countries like Kenya, Nicaragua, Ethiopia, and Tanzania to inform more sustainable livestock development. Future work includes providing virtual CLEANED training to partners in priority countries and conducting additional assessments of enterprises like pig, dairy, small ruminants, and multi-species systems.
The document describes four scenarios for the future of the dairy farming industry in the UK:
1. Biodiversity is declining but water pollution is improving. Export growth challenges reductions in carbon emissions. The environmental footprint is dominated by value-added products over liquid milk.
2. Sustainability standards are improving the environmental footprint while export markets grow. Competition increases from dairy-free alternatives. Quality over yield is emphasized.
3. A smaller industry focuses on efficiency to reduce impacts. Wildlife biodiversity is not protected. Demand and prices do not cover costs of production.
4. Standards improve biodiversity and supply chains. Growth focuses on value-added exports and local, high-welfare production.
Scope of Plant-based milk in upcoming years. An alternative to plant-based milk. What is plant-based milk, how it is helpful? New trends in food technology. New innovative ideas for vegans to take all the supplements which are necessary for a healthy life.
The document discusses a microfinance project to support a Haitian women's cooperative called FAM. FAM produces peanut butter and other foods. The project aims to purchase 1200 pots of peanuts to avoid price fluctuations and meet demand. This will add jobs and allow FAM to supply daily meals for 3,500 schoolchildren through a nutrition program. The project will help diversify farmers' crops and reduce environmental damage from charcoal production. Events like a bake sale and dinner are planned to raise funds.
CIAT’s Partnership with Australia: Opportunity, food security, and economic e...CIAT
CIAT’s work harnesses global expertise and partnerships to empower poor people to take control of their earning capacity. In line with Australia’s own vision to promote sound economic growth and global stability, CIAT looks forward to continuing its work with long-standing partners
including the Australian government, and shedding light on today’s global challenges and solutions.
This document outlines a business plan for an organic farming startup. It discusses the disadvantages of conventional farming practices and the importance of organic farming. It then provides details on the proposed organizational structure, including farms, a storage and processing unit, dispatch centers, and transportation. It identifies target customer areas such as urban residents, hotels, hospitals, and health-conscious individuals. It also outlines plans for staffing, operations, funding requirements, and future goals of establishing a dairy farm and becoming a mainstream company within 2-3 years.
Livestock marketing and supply chain management of livestock products ILRI
Presented by Steven J. Staal as a keynote address at the 74th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, Maharashtra, India, 18-20 December 2014
May 17 in Parallel Session 8A "Building Resilience by Improving Health, Nutrition, and Knowledge". Presented by Dyno Keatinge, The World Vegetable Center.
ICRISAT Research Program West and Central Africa 2016 Highlights- First Multi...ICRISAT
A tasty treat for man and beast is being made even sweeter for all consumers thanks to a breeding program at ICRISAT-Mali. The latest improved varieties of sweet sorghum can be used to supply juice for
syrup, bioethanol and beer production as well as being enjoyed in more traditional grain forms by growers and as fodder by their livestock.
Peter Mwangofi, a pigeonpea farmer in Malawi, learned about pigeonpea ratooning from an exchange visit organized by ICRISAT. Ratooning involves harvesting the same pigeonpea plants for two years. Using this method, Mwangofi doubled his harvest to 480 kg from 250 kg on the same small plot of land, requiring less effort. Over 1,262 metric tons of pigeonpea certified seed was produced during the project, and 38,477 households adopted improved seed varieties and technologies for cereals and legumes including new pigeonpea varieties. The Malawi Seed Industry Development Project aimed to strengthen seed systems and promoted improved seeds.
Integrating Nutrition in Aquaculture/Agriculture Interventions in Bangladesh....WorldFish
This document discusses integrating nutrition into aquaculture and agriculture interventions in Bangladesh. It focuses on household pond aquaculture that involves polyculture of carps and small fish consumed by women and children. Small fish are an important source of nutrients. The document also discusses promoting orange sweet potatoes and darkina fish in home gardens to improve nutrition. It emphasizes engaging women and addressing gender norms to improve nutrition.
Multi-cut fodder sorghum as cash crop to transform the smallholder dairy prod...ILRI
High yielding green fodder can increase dairy productivity and generate employment. The document discusses a project in India that introduced a high-yielding, multi-cut fodder variety to smallholder dairy farmers. This increased dairy productivity and herd sizes, decreased women's labor burden, and increased household incomes. Lead farming women also developed a fodder seed enterprise. The approach was successful and future plans include expanding fodder seed enterprises and silage conservation innovations to scale to other regions.
Achieving Agenda 2030: Livestock research and the transformation of small-sca...ILRI
1) Global demand for meat, milk, and eggs is rising rapidly in developing countries, where smallholders currently produce much of the supply.
2) Transforming smallholder livestock production into a more productive and resilient system can help achieve several UN Sustainable Development Goals and benefit women and youth.
3) Livestock research plays a key role in this transformation by developing solutions to improve productivity, health, feeding, and management practices for smallholder farmers.
Grain legume crop-livestock integration in Ethiopian smallholder systems: The...ILRI
Poster prepared by Mesfin Dejene (University of Queensland) for the ILRI-N2Africa Third Annual Partners’ Review and Planning Workshop, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 27-29 January 2016
This document proposes a legislative agenda to support local agriculture in Hawaii through agroecological practices. It recommends establishing on-farm mentoring centers to train new farmers, placing nutrient recycling centers statewide to lower production costs using compost, establishing farmland cooperatives to lower land costs for farmers, developing food hubs and distribution co-ops to minimize transportation costs, and providing assistance to farmers to comply with new food safety regulations while reducing bureaucratic burdens. The agenda aims to grow the local farm workforce, enhance soil health, enable farmer land ownership, and support market access, all in a way that is economically sustainable for farmers.
Goat Farming as a Resilient Food SystemCaitlin Pace
This document discusses the benefits of establishing community goat farms as an alternative to large-scale cattle farming. It argues that goat farming is more resilient in the face of threats like drought and disease outbreaks. The document proposes a multi-step process for Albuquerque to implement community goat farms, including identifying suitable land areas through city planning, adjusting zoning codes to allow for small livestock, educating residents on goat raising, and promoting goat products and community farms.
Global Harvest Initiative's annual 2017 GAP Report: A World of Productive Sustainable Agriculture explores the diversity of challenges farmers face and how they seek to surmount them.
Please credit downloaded or clipped slides, graphics, charts or images.
Credit: 2017 GAP Report/Global Harvest Initiative
Challenges and opportunities of legume export markets: ACOS-Ethiopia experiencesILRI
Poster prepared by Mekonnen Kebede, Pest Control Manager) for the ILRI-N2Africa Third Annual Partners’ Review and Planning Workshop, ILRI, Addis Ababa, 27-29 January 2016
Planning your sustainable farm enterpriseffbroadwell
The document provides guidance on planning a sustainable farm enterprise by outlining the key components to consider, including ensuring the farm is environmentally sound, economically viable, and socially just. It discusses the importance of considering the land, water, farmers/labor, inputs, infrastructure, consumers/markets, and waste management. The goal is to achieve a triple bottom line of environmental, economic and social sustainability for both the farm and its inhabitants.
Environmental assessments can inform more sustainable livestock developmentILRI
Livestock production contributes significantly to environmental impacts like air pollution, climate change, land degradation, and loss of biodiversity. CLEANED is an ex-ante model that allows users to explore the environmental and productivity trade-offs of different livestock enterprises and changes to those enterprises. CLEANED has been used to assess livestock enterprises in countries like Kenya, Nicaragua, Ethiopia, and Tanzania to inform more sustainable livestock development. Future work includes providing virtual CLEANED training to partners in priority countries and conducting additional assessments of enterprises like pig, dairy, small ruminants, and multi-species systems.
The document describes four scenarios for the future of the dairy farming industry in the UK:
1. Biodiversity is declining but water pollution is improving. Export growth challenges reductions in carbon emissions. The environmental footprint is dominated by value-added products over liquid milk.
2. Sustainability standards are improving the environmental footprint while export markets grow. Competition increases from dairy-free alternatives. Quality over yield is emphasized.
3. A smaller industry focuses on efficiency to reduce impacts. Wildlife biodiversity is not protected. Demand and prices do not cover costs of production.
4. Standards improve biodiversity and supply chains. Growth focuses on value-added exports and local, high-welfare production.
Scope of Plant-based milk in upcoming years. An alternative to plant-based milk. What is plant-based milk, how it is helpful? New trends in food technology. New innovative ideas for vegans to take all the supplements which are necessary for a healthy life.
The document discusses a microfinance project to support a Haitian women's cooperative called FAM. FAM produces peanut butter and other foods. The project aims to purchase 1200 pots of peanuts to avoid price fluctuations and meet demand. This will add jobs and allow FAM to supply daily meals for 3,500 schoolchildren through a nutrition program. The project will help diversify farmers' crops and reduce environmental damage from charcoal production. Events like a bake sale and dinner are planned to raise funds.
CIAT’s Partnership with Australia: Opportunity, food security, and economic e...CIAT
CIAT’s work harnesses global expertise and partnerships to empower poor people to take control of their earning capacity. In line with Australia’s own vision to promote sound economic growth and global stability, CIAT looks forward to continuing its work with long-standing partners
including the Australian government, and shedding light on today’s global challenges and solutions.
This document outlines a business plan for an organic farming startup. It discusses the disadvantages of conventional farming practices and the importance of organic farming. It then provides details on the proposed organizational structure, including farms, a storage and processing unit, dispatch centers, and transportation. It identifies target customer areas such as urban residents, hotels, hospitals, and health-conscious individuals. It also outlines plans for staffing, operations, funding requirements, and future goals of establishing a dairy farm and becoming a mainstream company within 2-3 years.
Livestock marketing and supply chain management of livestock products ILRI
Presented by Steven J. Staal as a keynote address at the 74th Annual Conference of the Indian Society of Agricultural Economics, Maharashtra, India, 18-20 December 2014
May 17 in Parallel Session 8A "Building Resilience by Improving Health, Nutrition, and Knowledge". Presented by Dyno Keatinge, The World Vegetable Center.
ICRISAT Research Program West and Central Africa 2016 Highlights- First Multi...ICRISAT
A tasty treat for man and beast is being made even sweeter for all consumers thanks to a breeding program at ICRISAT-Mali. The latest improved varieties of sweet sorghum can be used to supply juice for
syrup, bioethanol and beer production as well as being enjoyed in more traditional grain forms by growers and as fodder by their livestock.
Peter Mwangofi, a pigeonpea farmer in Malawi, learned about pigeonpea ratooning from an exchange visit organized by ICRISAT. Ratooning involves harvesting the same pigeonpea plants for two years. Using this method, Mwangofi doubled his harvest to 480 kg from 250 kg on the same small plot of land, requiring less effort. Over 1,262 metric tons of pigeonpea certified seed was produced during the project, and 38,477 households adopted improved seed varieties and technologies for cereals and legumes including new pigeonpea varieties. The Malawi Seed Industry Development Project aimed to strengthen seed systems and promoted improved seeds.
Integrating Nutrition in Aquaculture/Agriculture Interventions in Bangladesh....WorldFish
This document discusses integrating nutrition into aquaculture and agriculture interventions in Bangladesh. It focuses on household pond aquaculture that involves polyculture of carps and small fish consumed by women and children. Small fish are an important source of nutrients. The document also discusses promoting orange sweet potatoes and darkina fish in home gardens to improve nutrition. It emphasizes engaging women and addressing gender norms to improve nutrition.
Multi-cut fodder sorghum as cash crop to transform the smallholder dairy prod...ILRI
High yielding green fodder can increase dairy productivity and generate employment. The document discusses a project in India that introduced a high-yielding, multi-cut fodder variety to smallholder dairy farmers. This increased dairy productivity and herd sizes, decreased women's labor burden, and increased household incomes. Lead farming women also developed a fodder seed enterprise. The approach was successful and future plans include expanding fodder seed enterprises and silage conservation innovations to scale to other regions.
Achieving Agenda 2030: Livestock research and the transformation of small-sca...ILRI
1) Global demand for meat, milk, and eggs is rising rapidly in developing countries, where smallholders currently produce much of the supply.
2) Transforming smallholder livestock production into a more productive and resilient system can help achieve several UN Sustainable Development Goals and benefit women and youth.
3) Livestock research plays a key role in this transformation by developing solutions to improve productivity, health, feeding, and management practices for smallholder farmers.
India is both the world's largest producer and consumer of milk. It produces over 147 million tons of milk annually from cattle owned by farmers. The dairy industry in India is dominated by the cooperative sector which was established in 1970 under Operation Flood. This nationwide network involves over 12 million farmers and leads to India having the lowest cost of milk production globally. However, the industry also faces challenges like low animal productivity and genetic quality, lack of breeding services, and inadequate fodder resources. There is significant potential for growth through improved technologies and investment.
Feed storage practices and awareness of aflatoxins in the Greater Addis Ababa...ILRI
Presented by Barbara Szonyi, Dawit Gizachew, Azage Tegegne, Jean Hanson and Delia Grace at the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), United States Embassy, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 17 June 2015.
Important aspects of Dairy Cattle Production
Dairy cattle production overview
Care and management of new born calf
Pre- and post-weaning management of calf
Management of heifer, dry cow and pregnant cow
Care of dam before and after calving
Management of lactating cow
India is the world's largest milk producer due to several key strategies:
(1) Strong national policies support dairy farming and link the economy, agriculture, and rural development.
(2) India preserves indigenous cattle and buffalo breeds that are well-adapted to local conditions rather than relying on imported breeds.
(3) Cooperative management structures like AMUL collect, process and market milk at village, district and state levels, ensuring fair prices and quality standards.
Private management also works effectively with agents.
(4) Milk is processed into value-added products to reduce spoilage and access more markets.
(5) Popular brands and quality control allow cooperatives and companies to market products nationally
Dairy Production on Pasture: An Introduction to Grass-Based and Seasonal Dair...Gardening
This document provides an introduction to grass-based and seasonal dairy production. It discusses how many dairy producers are relying more on pasture to provide nutrition for their cows during grazing seasons due to high feed costs and milk price uncertainty. The document covers topics like forage and grazing management, facilities, herd health, organic standards, and seasonal economics of grass-based dairying. It emphasizes the importance of resource assessment, adaptive management, and establishing grazing systems that allow forages to sufficiently recover between grazings.
Gerald Mutinda, Regional Manager, East Africa Dairy Devt ProjectCatchTalk.TV
This document summarizes the East Africa Dairy Development Project, which aimed to double incomes for smallholder dairy farmers in Kenya, Uganda, and Rwanda. It did this by establishing dairy hubs - centers where farmers could access services like artificial insemination, veterinary care, inputs, and sell their milk. Over 200,000 farmers joined cooperatives that used these hubs. As a result, milk production increased from less than 20 million liters annually to over 340 million liters. Farmers' incomes increased from less than $5 million to over $103 million in payments. The hubs proved an effective model for unlocking rural economies by attracting investment and stimulating employment.
Increasing the health and nutritional outcomes of Rwanda's 'One cow per poor ...CGIAR
This presentation was given by Kathleen Colverson (University of Florida), as part of the Annual Gender Scientific Conference hosted by the CGIAR Collaborative Platform for Gender Research. The event took place on 25-27 September 2018 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, hosted by the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) and co-organized with KIT Royal Tropical Institute.
Read more: http://gender.cgiar.org/gender_events/annual-conference-2018/
Improved forages can boost milk production in Tanzania’s HighlandsILRI
Poster prepared by Solomon Mwendia, Rolf Sommer, Cyril Lissu, Beatus Nzogela and Paul Birthe for the Maziwa Zaidi Policy Forum, Dar es Salaam, 23-24 May 2017
Challenges in goat farming in india - Goat Farming ConsultancyIbne Ali
- India has the largest population of goats in the world at approximately 160 million. Goat farming provides supplementary income to 70 million farmers in over 500,000 remote villages.
- Goat meat and milk production in India has increased in the last decade. India is the largest producer of goat milk and second largest producer of goat meat globally.
- The goat sector contributes 8.4% to India's livestock GDP, or 38,590 crores, through products like meat, milk, skin, manure, and others. Goats contribute approximately Rs. 40,000 crores to the Indian economy.
Forage seed quality and availability in Ethiopia is constraining use of forag...ILRI
The document discusses forage seed quality and availability constraints in Ethiopia. It proposes establishing a Quality Declared Seed (QDS) scheme to provide quality branding for small-scale private seed producers. This would help give them a competitive advantage over suppliers of poor quality seed. The initiative aims to form a seed producers group to adopt the QDS approach and produce the first branded forage seeds in 2021. Engaging with stakeholders is also important to support small seed producers in Ethiopia.
Dairy farming is an important source of income for farmers in Gujarat, India. Demand for milk and milk products is growing rapidly due to population growth and increasing incomes. However, dairy farming in Gujarat faces challenges like low milk productivity per animal, lack of quality feed, and poor access to financing and extension services. The government of Gujarat and organizations like NABARD support the dairy industry through subsidies, loans, and cooperatives like Amul. Despite issues like water scarcity, the dairy industry in Gujarat has developed strongly compared to other Indian states due to assured markets and reasonable milk prices.
Refocusing livestock agricultural research for development to address food an...ILRI
Presentation by Tom Randolph, Michael Kidoido, Isabelle Baltenweck, Steve Staal and Delia Grace at the Tropentag 2014 conference on 'Bridging the gap between increasing knowledge and decreasing resources', Prague, Czech Republic, 17−19 September 2014.
This document provides an overview of advanced dairy production in Ethiopia. It discusses dairy production systems globally and in key countries like India, the US, and Brazil. It then focuses on dairy production in Ethiopia, outlining the rural, pastoral, agro-pastoral, urban, and intensive systems. It also discusses Ethiopia's dairy marketing system and provides a SWOT analysis of the country's dairy industry.
Aflatoxin M1 contamination of milk in the greater Addis Ababa milk shed, Ethi...ILRI
This study analyzed aflatoxin M1 contamination in milk from the Greater Addis Ababa milk shed in Ethiopia. The researchers found:
1) All 100 milk samples from dairy farms and all 10 samples from milk collectors were contaminated with aflatoxin M1, with most exceeding the international safety limit of 50 ppt.
2) There was a significant positive correlation between aflatoxin levels in dairy feed containing noug cake and aflatoxin M1 levels in milk.
3) Most dairy farmers were unaware of the risks of aflatoxin contamination in milk, highlighting the need for interventions to improve milk and feed safety in this important milk production area.
Presentation by Dr Sikhalazo Dube from ILRI, at the Regional planning meeting on ‘Scaling-Up Climate-Smart Agricultural Solutions for Cereals and Livestock Farmers in Southern Africa – Building partnership for successful implementation’,13–15 September 2016, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Small ruminant keepers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards peste des ...ILRI
Presentation by Guy Ilboudo, Abel Sènabgè Biguezoton, Cheick Abou Kounta Sidibé, Modou Moustapha Lo, Zoë Campbell and Michel Dione at the 6th Peste des Petits Ruminants Global Research and Expertise Networks (PPR-GREN) annual meeting, Bengaluru, India, 28–30 November 2023.
Small ruminant keepers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards peste des ...ILRI
Poster by Guy Ilboudo, Abel Sènabgè Biguezoton, Cheick Abou Kounta Sidibé, Modou Moustapha Lo, Zoë Campbell and Michel Dione presented at the 6th Peste des Petits Ruminants Global Research and Expertise Networks (PPR-GREN) annual meeting, Bengaluru, India, 29 November 2023.
A training, certification and marketing scheme for informal dairy vendors in ...ILRI
Presentation by Silvia Alonso, Jef L. Leroy, Emmanuel Muunda, Moira Donahue Angel, Emily Kilonzi, Giordano Palloni, Gideon Kiarie, Paula Dominguez-Salas and Delia Grace at the Micronutrient Forum 6th Global Conference, The Hague, Netherlands, 16 October 2023.
Milk safety and child nutrition impacts of the MoreMilk training, certificati...ILRI
Poster by Silvia Alonso, Emmanuel Muunda, Moira Donahue Angel, Emily Kilonzi, Giordano Palloni, Gideon Kiarie, Paula Dominguez-Salas, Delia Grace and Jef L. Leroy presented at the Micronutrient Forum 6th Global Conference, The Hague, Netherlands, 16 October 2023.
Preventing the next pandemic: a 12-slide primer on emerging zoonotic diseasesILRI
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help boost feelings of calmness, happiness and focus.
Preventing preventable diseases: a 12-slide primer on foodborne diseaseILRI
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise causes chemical changes in the brain that may help protect against mental illness and improve symptoms for those who already suffer from conditions like anxiety and depression.
Preventing a post-antibiotic era: a 12-slide primer on antimicrobial resistanceILRI
The document discusses the benefits of exercise for mental health. Regular physical activity can help reduce anxiety and depression and improve mood and cognitive functioning. Exercise boosts blood flow, releases endorphins, and promotes changes in the brain which help enhance one's emotional well-being and mental clarity.
Food safety research in low- and middle-income countriesILRI
Presentation by Hung Nguyen-Viet at the first technical meeting to launch the Food Safety Working Group under the One Health Partnership framework, Hanoi, Vietnam, 28 September 2023
The Food Safety Working Group (FSWG) in Vietnam was created in 2015 at the request of the Deputy Prime Minister to address food safety issues in the country. It brings together government agencies, ministries, and development partners to facilitate joint policy dialogue and improve food safety. Over eight years of operations led by different organizations, the FSWG has contributed to various initiatives. However, it faces challenges of diminished government participation over time and dependence on active members. Going forward, it will strengthen its operations by integrating under Vietnam's One Health Partnership framework to better engage stakeholders and achieve policy impacts.
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Feeding improved forages increases milk production in cattle under smallholder farms
1. § Leads to increased feed intake and minimal forage refusals
§ Get better feed conversion efficiency- the animal takes less dry
matter and produce more milk compared to natural grass and
crop residues
§ Milk production increased by 15% when Cobra forage hybrid
grass is fed compared to farmer practice (FP)
§ When animals are taken back to farmer practice from
intervention feeding (IN) , milk production fell by 18%
§ Cobra can be fed as green chop or dried hay. Hay can be stored
for feeding during dry season or sold for household income
Feeding improved forages increases
milk production in cattle under
smallholder farms
POVERTY REDUCTION,
LIVELIHOODS & JOBS
Partners
• Tanzania Livestock Research Institute
• Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries
Outcomes
The CGIAR Research Program on Livestock thanks all donors & organizations
which globally support its work through their contributions to the CGIAR Trust
Fund. cgiar.org/funders
This document is licensed for use under the Creative Commons
Attribution 4.0 International Licence. June 2020
A smallholder diary farmer feeding her dairy cow with Cobra
hay during the trial
Context
• Livestock productivity in sub-Saharan Africa remains
low, yet livestock play key role in household incomes
and nutrition
• Per capita milk consumption is growing in Tanzania
and projected to be between 55-100 liters per
person per year by 2022
• Poor feeding is the greatest contributor of the
dismal animal performance
• Feeding accounts up to 70% of the cost involved in
milk production
• Currently, roughages, the main diet comprise of
natural grasses and crop residues often low in
nutrients especially energy and protein vital for
good animal performance
• We set to demonstrate that use of improved forages
can increase milk production compared to farmers
usual practice in southern highlands of Tanzania .
• We used smallholder dairy cows under their context
Our innovative approach
• Feeding Brachiaria hybrid –Cobra to lactating
cows and compare to farmers’ practice
Future steps
• Awareness creation and dissemination linking
with development partners
• Contribute to development and improvement of
Tanzania forage seed system involving private and
policy makers
• Address challenges that may rise i.e. forage pests
and diseases
Solomon Mwendia, CIAT
s.mwendia@cigar.org.
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