By Tendai Chisiri El Nino has resulted in prolonged dry spells that is due to delayed rains and this has affected livestocks due to shortage of feed. Deputy director for Livestock Production ARDA services in the Ministry of Land, Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Rural Development discussed how El Nino causes livestock deaths with farmers recently. … Continue reading Farmers Monitoring Grazing Areas Mitigate El Nino Induced Livestock Deaths
Availability of Water and Boreholes to Mitigate El Nino Induced Livestock Deaths
On average an animal if one is talking in terms of cattle needs 30-50 litres of water per day and farmers are urged to ensure they provide their livestock with water during this El Nino period. Giving a presentation to farmers, Rutendo Nyahode deputy director for Livestock Production ARDA services in the Ministry of Land, … Continue reading Availability of Water and Boreholes to Mitigate El Nino Induced Livestock Deaths
