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Resilient African Feed & Fodder Systems (RAFFS) Project

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The RAFFS Project aspires to make substantial contributions to food security and nutrition by ensuring the continued sustainability of Africa's livestock sector through promoting development of feed and fodder systems. Successful implementation of the Project is anticipated to deepen our understanding of the impacts of crises on feed and fodder systems, catalyze action and investment, and instigate systemic changes aimed at enhancing the organization and performance of the feed and fodder sector.

In light of the significance of this initiative, scholars and practitioners are invited to make submissions of abstracts for articles that will be featured in the Special Issue on Resilient African Feed and Fodder Systems of the Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa (BAHPA)

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Opinion Piece by Patricia Lumba; Senior Knowledge Management Officer, AU-IBAR

In a world where natural disasters and unforeseen crises have become all too familiar, the efficiency and effectiveness of our emergency responses are paramount. While we often hear about the heroic efforts of first responders and the importance of humanitarian aid, there's a critical aspect of emergency response that often goes unnoticed – the management of feed and fodder resources for livestock. It's a topic that doesn't often make headlines, but its significance cannot be overstated. At the heart of this crucial task lies the unsung hero: data and information. In this opinion piece, I will delve into the indispensable role of data and information in emergency response for feed and fodder.

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