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🛡️ Building Resilience in Southern Punjab's Flood-Prone Areas 🌾 The Punjab Rural Support Programme, with the support of the German Development Cooperation, recently conducted vital trainings on livestock management during heat waves and floods. In the flood-prone union councils of Kot Addu, 49 livestock keepers, including 30 women, participated in these sessions. For many female participants, it was their first-ever opportunity to attend a capacity-building event on livestock. The trainings focused on three key areas to enhance resilience: ✅ Improved animal husbandry practices ✅ Connecting participants with experts for ongoing advice & support ✅ Access to interest-free loans   💡 Thus, the participants gained essential knowledge and skills to help reduce livestock mortality, increase productivity, and ensure the sustainability of their livelihoods. #ClimateActionNow #Resilience #SustainableDevelopment #LivestockManagement #GIZPakistan Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH

Thanks for sharing for this help full, It's encouraging to see how these interventions help communities not only cope with shocks but also build resilience against future challenges. The practice of adding different plants and grasses, along with processing fodder, is a valuable strategy. It ensures that animals can survive and even thrive despite the harsh conditions brought on by drought. These adaptive measures are crucial in safeguarding livelihoods and maintaining the health of livestock in regions prone to climate extremes.

SDG Goal 17 emphasizes the value of partnerships, a timely reminder as we celebrate Nigeria's 64th anniversary. This event serves as a compelling reminder of the joint efforts required to advance the nation's sustainable growth in all areas of life, particularly in the livestock sector. At Livestock247, we recognize that good alliances are essential for success in agriculture. We are open to more collaborations with government bodies, private sector, local communities and international organizations. This is imperative for implementing sustainable practices that will boost productivity, ensure food security and bring prosperity to all stakeholders. We are dedicated to creating a solid framework that advances the livestock sector while also addressing critical public health issues that can negatively impact the livestock farmers and other active partners in the sector. In conclusion, the Nigerian livestock sector requires collective effort for sustainable development. Reflecting on independence and renewing commitment to building strong partnerships that will take the industry to the promise-land. Sahel Consulting FAO Mercy Corps USAID World Health Organization World Organisation for Animal Health International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation LEGS: Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) #SDGGoals #Partnership #Livestock247 #LivestockAdvancement #Nigeria #EconomicGrowth #FoodSecurity #BoostProduction #SustainableAgriculture #RenewHope #CollectiveEffort

🚀 Exciting News! LEGS: Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards and SEADS Standards are collaborating on a groundbreaking Joint Assessment Tool! This innovative resource will merge assessment checklists from both organizations into one accessible tool, simplifying the process of determining necessary support for mixed farming and agro-pastoral communities in crisis. 🛠️ The tool is currently being piloted in Malawi by Alistair Short from SEADS, alongside colleagues from Malawi's Ministry of Agriculture, Catholic Relief Services, and Concern Worldwide. This hands-on testing will ensure the tool meets the real needs of communities on the ground. The goal is to enhance early decision-making for local communities. Stay tuned for the official launch in the coming months! #AgroPastoralCommunities #CrisisResponse #JointAssessment #LEGS #SEADS #AgricultureSupport #Innovation

New Brief on Winter Storms & Extreme Cold Weather Events + Join the Webinar! LEGS: Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards is pleased to announce the release of a new technical brief focused on protecting #livestock #livelihoods in the face of winter storms and extreme cold weather. This essential resource offers practical strategies for #preparedness and #response in livestock-dependent communities across Asia. We are also hosting a webinar on *23rd October at 09:30 BST* to explore the findings of the brief in more detail and provide key insights on applying LEGS in these challenging conditions. 🌟 Why Attend? ✅ Learn best practices to safeguard livestock during severe winters. ✅ Hear from one of the authors, Dr. Christine Jost, a veterinarian with extensive experience in global health and humanitarian assistance. ✅ Engage with other practitioners and policymakers working in disaster risk reduction for livestock. 👉 Read the brief: https://lnkd.in/eWVu7FUB 👉 Register now to secure your webinar spot: https://lnkd.in/eHKSkMcT

Action now or never. RiceAfrika TZ RiceAfrika NG RiceAfrika Rwanda technologies. Let us take destiny into our own hands and do the needful. RiceAfrika GH and Legacy life Investment. forebearers in agriculture technology. #Building Africa that can feed itself and the rest of the world

Given the crucial role of livestock for livelihoods of low-income families, developing the dairy sector is essential for #PovertyReduction. Learn more in the Dairy Impact on Reducing Global Hunger report: https://ow.ly/rNn650S3Xr7 #SDGs #WorldMilkDay

Our hearts ache for the Kenyan farmers impacted by the recent floods. Losing livestock is a devastating blow, not just to their livelihoods but to their families and communities. At Shamba Hub Limited, we're committed to empowering Kenyan agriculture. We know the challenges farmers face,and these floods add another layer of hardship. That's why we want to stand with them during this difficult time by providing valuable resources for: Animal health information: Helping farmers assess and address potential health issues for surviving livestock. Farm recovery tips: Offering guidance on rebuilding and restarting agricultural activities after floods. Connecting with support: Facilitating connections with relevant support services and potential relief efforts. We believe this can be a powerful force for good, and we're here to support Kenyan farmers in any way we can. Together, we can help Kenyan farmers weather this storm and rebuild stronger than ever. #StandWithKenyaFarmers #ShambaHubLimited #LivestockManagement

Project of the day: Lata Dam, Voi Kenya. Constructed in 1968 by the post-colonial administration and further improvements done by the national government in 2006. The dam which serves the greater communities in Sagalla, has its main inlets as the stormwater. The main uses are for domestic, livestock, and wild animal consumption. There are extensive agricultural activities along the banks and to some extent dam-bed during dry seasons. Efforts are in place to enforce encroachment policies along the banks of water resources. WATER IS LIFE, LIFE IS WATER.

🌍🌾 SEADS at the Global Food Security Cluster Agriculture Working Group! Highlights from the event: 🔹 Shawn McGuire of FAO provided an update from Afghanistan on the Seed Security Assessment Tool—a crucial resource for addressing seed insecurity. 🔹 Alistair Short of Catholic Relief Services shared key SEADS updates: - The 3-day practitioner training course is being finalized after successful pilots in Ethiopia and Nepal. - The LEGS: Livestock Emergency Guidelines and Standards/SEADS Joint Assessment Tool (JAT) has been developed, following field testing in Malawi. 🐄🌾 More important updates in the SEADS newsletter thats going out TOMORROW - have you signed up yet: tinyurl.com/7h3u82vj #SEADS #AgricultureInEmergencies #HumanitarianAid #SeedSecurity #Training #Livelihoods #newsletter