Dissemination and use of climate information services status in livestock sector in Senegal

Livestock is a crucial asset in Senegal, integral to farming systems and the economy, involving 87.1% of farm households and contributing 27.4% to the primary sector GDP and 4.3% to the national GDP. However, the sector faces significant challenges, including climate change, which exacerbates water...

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Main Authors: Muriithi, Cyrus K, Maina, Wilson Nguru, Siagbe, Golli, Diouf, Latyr, Ouedraogo, Issa
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Published: 2024
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169548
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author Muriithi, Cyrus K
Maina, Wilson Nguru
Siagbe, Golli
Diouf, Latyr
Ouedraogo, Issa
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Maina, Wilson Nguru
Muriithi, Cyrus K
Ouedraogo, Issa
Siagbe, Golli
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Maina, Wilson Nguru
Siagbe, Golli
Diouf, Latyr
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description Livestock is a crucial asset in Senegal, integral to farming systems and the economy, involving 87.1% of farm households and contributing 27.4% to the primary sector GDP and 4.3% to the national GDP. However, the sector faces significant challenges, including climate change, which exacerbates water scarcity, soil degradation, and resource access inequalities. Key issues include limited pasture and feed availability, inadequate water infrastructure, underdeveloped breeding and management practices, and weak marketing systems. These factors reduce livestock productivity and disrupt the value chain, impacting feed, water resources, and the supply of livestock products. Water availability remains a critical constraint, with insufficient and outdated watering facilities causing strain during dry seasons. Pasture limitations are further intensified by low biomass production due to insufficient rainfall and recurrent droughts. Climate change directly affects livestock metabolism, reproductive performance, and health while indirectly reducing feed and water availability. Access to Weather and Climate Information Services (WCIS) is vital for building resilience among farmers and pastoralists. In Senegal, WCIS dissemination has advanced in the crop sector through initiatives by CGIAR programs like CCAFS and AICCRA, in collaboration with ANACIM and government partners. However, livestock advisory services remain underdeveloped in comparison, highlighting the need for comprehensive assessments to address gaps and enhance WCIS for agro-pastoralists and pastoralists.
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spelling CGSpace1695482025-11-05T11:58:31Z Dissemination and use of climate information services status in livestock sector in Senegal Muriithi, Cyrus K Maina, Wilson Nguru Siagbe, Golli Diouf, Latyr Ouedraogo, Issa evaluation livestock agriculture climate change adaptation Livestock is a crucial asset in Senegal, integral to farming systems and the economy, involving 87.1% of farm households and contributing 27.4% to the primary sector GDP and 4.3% to the national GDP. However, the sector faces significant challenges, including climate change, which exacerbates water scarcity, soil degradation, and resource access inequalities. Key issues include limited pasture and feed availability, inadequate water infrastructure, underdeveloped breeding and management practices, and weak marketing systems. These factors reduce livestock productivity and disrupt the value chain, impacting feed, water resources, and the supply of livestock products. Water availability remains a critical constraint, with insufficient and outdated watering facilities causing strain during dry seasons. Pasture limitations are further intensified by low biomass production due to insufficient rainfall and recurrent droughts. Climate change directly affects livestock metabolism, reproductive performance, and health while indirectly reducing feed and water availability. Access to Weather and Climate Information Services (WCIS) is vital for building resilience among farmers and pastoralists. In Senegal, WCIS dissemination has advanced in the crop sector through initiatives by CGIAR programs like CCAFS and AICCRA, in collaboration with ANACIM and government partners. However, livestock advisory services remain underdeveloped in comparison, highlighting the need for comprehensive assessments to address gaps and enhance WCIS for agro-pastoralists and pastoralists. 2024-12-23 2025-01-21T11:06:15Z 2025-01-21T11:06:15Z Report https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169548 en Open Access application/pdf Muriithi, C.K.; Maina, W.N.; Siagbe, G.; Diouf, L.; Ouedraogo, I. (2024) Dissemination and use of climate information services status in livestock sector in Senegal. 23 p.
spellingShingle evaluation
livestock
agriculture
climate change adaptation
Muriithi, Cyrus K
Maina, Wilson Nguru
Siagbe, Golli
Diouf, Latyr
Ouedraogo, Issa
Dissemination and use of climate information services status in livestock sector in Senegal
title Dissemination and use of climate information services status in livestock sector in Senegal
title_full Dissemination and use of climate information services status in livestock sector in Senegal
title_fullStr Dissemination and use of climate information services status in livestock sector in Senegal
title_full_unstemmed Dissemination and use of climate information services status in livestock sector in Senegal
title_short Dissemination and use of climate information services status in livestock sector in Senegal
title_sort dissemination and use of climate information services status in livestock sector in senegal
topic evaluation
livestock
agriculture
climate change adaptation
url https://hdl.handle.net/10568/169548
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