Ethiopian Farmer Purchases Jersey Heifer to Boost Milk Supply
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What happened
A smallholder farmer in Ethiopia's Hadiya Zone purchased a Jersey heifer to increase local milk supply. The farmer also successfully grew oats for forage seed, harvesting 600 kilos and selling the entire crop for ETB 45,000 (USD 288).
From ilri.org
Why it matters
The purchase highlights the challenges faced by smallholder farmers in Ethiopia, including feed shortages, erratic rainfall, and rising costs of livestock care. The success with forage seed provides supplementary income for families coping with these pressures.
From ilri.org