Enhancing pastoralists' resilience in livestock value chains in East Africa

The remote arid and semi-arid Lands of Northern Kenya are dominated by pastoralist livestock production and are constantly threatened by prolonged droughts. Destocking, restocking and moving their herd to grazing areas are a key coping strategy for herders. Yet in times of stress, herders often find...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Godana, Racho, Agolla, Frankline, Mwikya, John
Format: Magazine Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Technical Centre for Agricultural and Rural Cooperation 2018
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/99817
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Summary:The remote arid and semi-arid Lands of Northern Kenya are dominated by pastoralist livestock production and are constantly threatened by prolonged droughts. Destocking, restocking and moving their herd to grazing areas are a key coping strategy for herders. Yet in times of stress, herders often find themselves selling stock at low prices. The challenge of accessing information serves is a key constraint for pastoralist communities to make informed decisions and manage risks.