Introduction to the Ethiopian Livestock Feed Project Synthesis workshop Alan Duncan Ethiopian Livestock Feed Project Synthesis workshop, Addis Ababa, May 2012

Workshop objectives  Review and refine the experience of using VCA, FEAST and Techfit 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 ActivityTiming Menz assessment report (4), May 15 th Inventory and balance sheet of feed resources March- early May Synthesis report, SR feeding strategies (3), May 15 th Desk studyMarch-April Database of feed prices, quality & vol (2.2), June 15 th Literature search and field data April-early June Reports of feed assessments of dairy, beef and sheep value chains (2.1), May 30 th 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. Synthesis reports on FEAST and Techfit tools (1), June 15 th Field-testing and evaluation, and synthesis workshop Testing: early March-late May Workshop: Late May-early June Synthesis workshop report (5), June 30 th Synthesis Workshop and reporting Late May/early June

Today  Preliminaries  Results  SWOT  Synthesis

Tomorrow  Preparations  Show and tell  Close