Livestock water productivity and its implications for developing countries: harnessing WP in crop-livestock systems of SSA

Livestock Water Productivity and its implications for developing countries Harnessing WP in crop-livestock systems of SSA An IWMI-ILRI-ICRISAT-BMZ workshop, 24-26 September 2007, Addis Ababa Presented by Don Peden but with many contributors

First key message ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Integrating livestock and water development in developing countries can help:

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LWP framework emerged from research supported by: &

The CA synthesis ,[object Object],[object Object]

The CA synthesis: One key action point: ,[object Object],[object Object]

CA & CPWF: We used a livestock water productivity (LWP) assessment framework ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

LWP Schematic Rain Surface inflow Non-productive depletion Transpiration Ground H 2 O recharge ,[object Object],[object Object],Agricultural production system Water loss or depletion

LWP Schematic Rain Surface inflow Non-productive depletion Transpiration GW H 2 O recharge Trees Pas- ture Feed crops Food crops Grain Residues Evapo-ration Discharge & flood Contami- nation Available animal feeds Drinking Water Conserving strategies Benefits from plants Feed Sourcing strategies Imported feed Net Animal benefits Meat, milk, hide, manure, power & wealth Productivity- enhancing strategies

Strategy 1: Strategic feed sourcing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Strategy 1: Strategic feed sourcing ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Example reported water productivity of animal feeds 0.1 – 0.7 USA rangeland 1.1 – 1.7 Irrigated alfalfa 6.0 – 8.0 Irrigated sorghum WP (kg/m3) Feed

Strategy 2: Enhance animal productivity ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Drought hardy Kenana cattle, Gezira, Sudan

Strategy 2: Enhance animal productivity ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Drought hardy Kenana cattle, Gezira, Sudan

Strategy 2: Enhance animal productivity ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Strategy 3: Reduce grazing and watering impact on water resources ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Strategy 3: Reduce grazing and watering impact on water resources ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Strategy 3: Reduce grazing and watering impact on water resources ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Case 1 Preliminary Comparison of WP in rainfed farming in Ethiopia * Source: LWP from ILRI; Grain WP from ECSA (2005); Tomato WP from SG2000. 0.73 Tomatoes Water harvesting & drip irrigation 0.68 Multiple animal products & services Rainfed mixed crop-livestock Wheat Barley Teff Commodity 0.18 0.18 0.28 WP (US$/m 3 ) Rainfed grain production System & Scale

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Case 1 Preliminary Comparison of WP in rainfed farming in Ethiopia

Case 2 Cattle corridor, Nakasongola, Uganda (Problem: Low LWP) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],WHAT IS WATER PRODUCTIVITY OF THIS LAND?

Case 2 Cattle corridor, Nakasongola, Uganda (Problem: Low LWP) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Case 2 Cattle corridor, Nakasongola, Uganda (Problem: Low LWP) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Case 3 Household water harvesting (with Sasakawa Global 2000 in Ethiopia) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

[object Object],Case 3 Household water harvesting – Underground tank Home consumption Give water Zero-grazing & hybrid cow Adding value & markets Benefits > $1500 High LWP

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We offer the prototype LWP framework as a tool for use in this BMZ project. THANK YOU!

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