How can we improve the availability of feed in arid and semi-arid regions?

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We can improve the diet with the creation of unconventional foods and through the solid state fermentation of agricultural shears

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Improving poultry feed availability in arid and semi-arid regions requires innovative and sustainable approaches. Here are some strategies:

Utilizing Drought-Resistant Crops: Incorporating grains like sorghum and pearl millet, which thrive in dry conditions, can provide a reliable feed source.
Alternative Protein Sources: Exploring insect-based protein, such as black soldier fly larvae, and microbial protein from algae and yeast can supplement traditional feed ingredients.
Agro-Industrial Byproducts: Using oilseed cakes from macadamia nuts, castor beans, and Jatropha can enhance feed quality while reducing waste.
Native Legumes and Browse Species: Cowpea and marama bean, along with trees like Vachellia spp. and Colophospermum mopane, offer essential nutrients for poultry.
Feed Preservation Techniques: Developing silage and straw ammoniation methods can help store feed for periods of scarcity.
Strategic Feeding Plans: Implementing home-based rations and climate-smart feeding strategies ensures consistent nutrition for poultry.
Take benefit of: 1)Fushai F, Chitura T and Oke OE (2025) Climate-smart livestock nutrition in semi-arid Southern African agricultural systems. Front. Vet. Sci. 12:1507152. doi: 10.3389/fvets.2025.1507152. 2) Mudzengi, C. P., Dahwa, E., & Kapembeza, C. S. (2020). Livestock feeds and feeding in semi-arid areas of Southern Africa. In Livestock health and farming. IntechOpen. 3)Mudzengi, C.P., Dahwa, E., Kapembeza, C.S. (2022). A Strategic Livestock Feeding Framework for Semi-Arid Areas. In: Poshiwa, X., Ravindra Chary, G. (eds) Climate Change Adaptations in Dryland Agriculture in Semi-Arid Areas. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-7861-5_21

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