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FEAST: FEed ASsessment Tool

The FEed ASsessment Tool (FEAST) is asystematic method to assess local feed resourceavailability and use. It helps in the design ofintervention strategies to optimize feed utilizationand animal production.

In the context of CLIM2 project, FEAST will beused to identify feeding challenges within theproject areas of Thyolo, Balaka and Chiradzuludistricts, helping to develop appropriateinterventions to improve the quality and boostproduction of livestock.

Notable FEAST outputs Current status of FEAST in Malawi

• Short, structured report with supportingdata on overall feed availability, qualityand seasonality

• Indication of key livestock-relatedproblems as seen by farmers

AVOID HAPHAZARD INTERVENTIONS– DO FEAST FIRST.

Donald A. M. Kaonga, Michael Blummel

Maize residues – a common, yet low-quality feed source for goats

CLIM2 , government staff and farmers at a FEAST training

Seven members of the CLIM2 project and 19 government staff members were trained on FEAST at Larchevio Lodge in Blantyre from 6-10 November, 2017.

FEAST surveys will start after presentingproposal on 8 August 2018 at LilongweUniversity of Agriculture and NaturalResources.These surveys will lead to development ofinterventions that will improve feed supplyand utilization.

Examples of graphs from FEASTThis project is funded by The European Union