Background and Rationale
The proposed activity is a collaborative initiative with the Saint Lucia Small Ruminant Cooperative Society Limited (SLSRC) to establish a forage bank of locally-avaialable and high-quality forage as an adaptive measure against bio-physical and socio-economic impacts induced by longer drought periods affecting the availability of pasture/feed.
Specific Objectives
- Support improved competitiveness and productivity of small ruminant production systems through adoption of climate smart practices
- Establish a forage bank of locally-avaialable and high-quality forage as an adaptive measure against bio-physical and socio-economic impacts induced by longer drought periods affecting the availability of pasture/feed.
Expected Results
- Enhanced resilience of SLSRCsmall ruminant production systems through improved sustainable supply of quality feed.
- Climate smart strategic plan for development of the small ruminant value chain.
- A forage bank of high-quality forage
Target Audience
- Members of the SLSRC
- MoA
