The Horn of Africa's Livestock Feed and Fodder Crisis Demands Urgent Action
Posted by Joseph Muraya on 28 July 2023 5:40 PM CAT
Kenya will on Monday host a high-level five-day workshop to discuss feed and fodder shortage, and the adverse effects the crisis has caused- including a sharp increase in nutritious foods sourced from livestocks.
We are all crying about the high cost of eggs and milk, which is a direct impact of the feed and fodder shortage crisis.
With the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, growing effects of climate change and the global COVID-19 pandemic, the situation is dire, unless mitigative researched-based measures are adopted.
The consequences have been dire, particularly for the family units that form the backbone of these nations. And this is a story of many countries within the Horn of Africa region.https://www.citizen.digital/opinion-blogs/opinion-the-horn-of-africas-livestock-feed-and-fodder-crisis-demands-urgent-action-n324074
Families have lost their income after their livestocks died due to severe drought.
The Monday workshop by the African Union InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) is not only timely but crucial since it will come up with a coordinated action to respond to feed and fodder shortages that have led to huge losses of livestock.
The Horn of Africa region has lost more than 8 million livestock due to this crisis.
The upcoming workshop must serve as a platform for collaboration, where experts, policymakers, and stakeholders convene to devise a unified action plan.
Solutions that address the multifaceted challenges must be explored, encompassing sustainable feed and fodder practices, innovative technologies, and adaptive agricultural strategies.
A successful outcome can only be achieved through international solidarity and support.
It is time for the international community to rally behind these nations, offering assistance, expertise, and resources to alleviate their burdens.
