Ethiopian Livestock Feed Project Synthesis Workshop
This synthesis workshop aimed to refine tools for assessing feed resources & value chains in Ethiopia, benefiting smallholder producers. Tools included VCA, FEAST, and Techfit.
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Introduction to the Ethiopian Livestock Feed Project Synthesis workshop Alan Duncan Ethiopian Livestock Feed Project Synthesis workshop, Addis Ababa, 28-29 May 2012
Workshop objectives Review and refine the experience of using VCA, FEAST andTechfit tools and draw lessons for their improvement Think about application of the tools in wider contexts
Outputs Refined tools for feed resource assessment, value chain analysis, rapid market appraisal and feed technology prioritization Targeted value chain assessment of feed elements of dairy, beef and sheep value chains Data base of price, quality and volume data on a seasonal basis for key feeds associated with the target value chains. Synthesis of experiences with successful small ruminant feeding strategies from elsewhere and their local applicability Assessment of feed availability and demand for small ruminant production in Menz area* Synthesis workshop
Anticipated links to other initiatives Gates-funded East Africa Dairy Development Project (Phase 2) Multi-donor funded Agricultural Growth Programme for Ethiopia CIDA-funded Livestock Value Chain Enhancement (LIVES) project CGIAR Research Programme 3.7, More milk, meat and fish, for and by the poor which involves targeted research on the small ruminant value chain in Ethiopia.
Objectives Original: To develop a preliminary understanding of how feed components of intensifying livestock production systems in Ethiopia are changing as systems intensify and how this is reflected in the feed-related elements of focal value chains Evolving: To develop refined tools for rapid assessment of feed resources to allow effective feed intervention strategies to support intensification of livestock production in value chains benefiting smallholder producers.
Which tools? Value chain analysis (VCA) Feed assessment tool (FEAST) Feed technology prioritization (Techfit)
Process vs output Tools are designed as discussion tools No recipes or blue prints. Only a way of guiding and informing enquiry and suggesting options Use of tools needs to involve a range of actors: research, development, private sector, NGO etc
Deliverables Deliverable & milestone date Menz assessment report (4), May 15th Synthesis report, SR feeding strategies (3), May 15th Database of feed prices, quality & vol (2.2), June 15th Reports of feed assessments of dairy, beef and sheep value chains (2.1), May 30th Activity Timing Inventory and balance sheet of feed resources Desk study March- early May March-April Literature search and field data April-early June Training for, and field- testing of, VCA, Techfit and FEAST and reporting Training: early March; Field-testing: mid March - late April; Draft site reports: early May; Synthesis reports: late May. Testing: early March-late May Workshop: Late May-early June Late May/early June Field-testing and evaluation, and synthesis workshop Synthesis reports on FEAST and Techfit tools (1), June 15th Synthesis Workshop and reporting Synthesis workshop report (5), June 30th
Today Preliminaries Results SWOT Synthesis
Tomorrow Preparations Preparations Show and tell Close
