Kenya experiences distinct wet and dry seasons. During rainy seasons, forage grows abundantly, often exceeding what animals can consume. This surplus is often wasted. During dry seasons, the same forage is desperately needed but unavailable. Feed conservation bridges this gap.
▸ Feed Conservation — Harvesting, processing, and storing surplus forage for later use.
Example: Making hay from excess grass during the rainy season to feed animals during the dry season.
★ Real-world — Kamau vs. Wanjiku: The Power of Hay-Making:
Kamau, who doesn't make hay, spends Ksh 8,000/week on commercial feed during the dry season. Wanjiku, who makes her own hay, spends only Ksh 1,500/week. This difference highlights the economic advantage of feed conservation.
Feed conservation involves: (1) Harvesting excess forage at peak nutritional value; (2) Processing it to reduce moisture and preserve nutrients; (3) Storing it for use during periods of scarcity.
Audio narration — reads aloud, works offline
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