MALI LIVESTOCK FOR GROWTH (L4G) MONTHLY REPORT NO. 54 MALI LIVESTOCK FOR GROWTH (L4G) MONTHLY REPORT NO. 54 Date: April 2019 Contract Number: AID-688-C-14-00004 Submitted to: USAID | Mali Prepared by: AECOM International Development DISCLAIMER: The authors’ views expressed in this document do not necessarily reflect the views of the United States Agency for International Development or the United States Government. Monthly Report No. 54 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) i LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AE Auxiliaires d’Élevage DNPIA Direction Nationale des Productions et d’Industries Animales DRPIA Direction Regionale des Productions et d’Insutries Animales DRSV Regional Directorate of Veterinary Services FFS Farmer Field School FtF Feed the Future L4G Livestock for Growth KG Kilogram MNLB Multi-Nutritional Licking Blocks MOU Memorandum of Understanding NGO Non-Government Organization OHADA Organisation pour l'harmonisation en Afrique du droit des affaires PO Producer Organisation SVPP Service Vétérinaire Privé de Proximité ToT Training of Trainers Monthly Report No. 54 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 2 INTRODUCTION This report covers the period from March 15th to April 15th, 2019. During this period, thanks to the efforts of the Producer Organizations (POs) and our other partners, L4G continued to make progress in fodder production and multi-nutritional licking blocks, basic human nutrition/hygiene at home, and livestock as a business. Unfortunately, the deterioration of security in some of the L4G project implementation areas has adversely affected livestock fattening operations, marketing activities and access to finance for many POs. Moreover, there has been direct displacement of some L4G project participants as a result of the fighting among local peoples and the actual sabotage of one of the six water points (boreholes) which L4G constructed for livestock herders and sedentary farmers to share and co-manage. Nevertheless, L4G team is working persistently and patiently to prepare our project participants for self-reliance and sustainability, given that L4G is scheduled to end in about five months, on September 29, 2019. COMPONENT 1: INCREASED LIVESTOCK PRODUCTIVITY SUB IR 1.1. ENHANCED TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, DISSEMINATION, AND MANAGEMENT TASK 1.1.1 MODERNIZE ANIMAL HEALTH DELIVERY SYSTEMS The SVPP (Service Veterinaire Prive de Proximite) system was put in place by L4G to link veterinarian specialists with their clients. During the period under review, 2,110 small ruminants were vaccinated against pasteurollossis. The computed gross margin from the Koro SVPP revealed a gross profit of only 147,700 CFA ($295.40 US) for this month. Unfortunately, the other SVPPs could not operate due to the insecurity problems in their areas. Besides the terrorist attacks, insecurity in both Koro and Bankass is being exacerbated by the on-going ethnic conflicts between the Dogon and Fulani (Peul) peoples around Mopti. As a result, all livestock activities, including those being supported by L4G, have been adversely affected, with many households/families being displaced to areas where there is inadequate food, water, or shelter for them. In the Timbuktu Region, L4G initiated a meeting between the DRSV (Direction Regionale des Services Veterinaires) and DRPIA (Direction Régionale des Productions et d’Industries Animales) to discuss how they could re-dynamize the livestock sector in the three L4G target Cercles (Diré, Goundam, Nianfunké). Drilling boreholes to make water available for the livestock was among the topics discussed. All stakeholders committed to participating in borehole drilling, operations and maintenance if an MOU highlighting the specific roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders can be negotiated and agreed upon as quickly as possible. Mr. Sana Kassogé, Director of DRSV in Timbuktu region, suggests that L4G can improve animal health by focusing on the following issues for the remaining life of project: Make sufficient vaccines available to vaccinate against the major crippling diseases: e.g., Peri- T1 for big ruminants; PPR for small ruminants; and anthrava to combat anthrax. Do a systematic de-worming of all livestock. Provide enough vitamins and minerals to meet the needs of all livestock. Improve livestock hygiene and sanitary conditions. Train and sensitize L4G project participants. Monthly Report No. 54 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 3 Train and equip the vet assistants (Auxiliaires d’Elevage or AEs) to provide good livestock health coverage services in the Timbuktu Region. Without a clear Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), it would be difficult for L4G to operate in the Timbuktu Region, however, the DRSV Director stated. Thanks to this meeting, L4G was able to clearly establish what would be the potential veterinarian needs in the project intervention zones as follows: Table 1: Potential needs for required veterinarian services in the L4G intervention zones in Timbuktu Region Number of Number of Number of Total Number Cercles Commune Cattle Sheep Goats of Livestock Niafunke Soboundou 20,000 16,000 24,000 60,000 Tonka 8,500 60,000 58,000 126,500 Goundam Kaneye 2,000 23,000 22,500 47,500 Bourem sidi Amar 14,000 32,500 39,000 85,500 Dire Tindirma 14,000 35,000 39,000 88,000 Arham 6,300 14,000 16,000 36,300 Total 6 communes 64,800 180,500 198,500 443,800 TASK 1.1.3 IMPROVE LIVESTOCK FORAGE AND ANIMAL FEED PRODUCTION AND SUPPLY In order to reach a higher level of productivity, 16 POs (producer organizations) were sensitized about the need to include multi-nutritional licking blocks (MNLBs) in their animal fattening schemes. They were taught on how to mix ingredients and produce the MNLBs. During this month, 16 POs from Bankass, Djenné and Koro produced 1,009 MNLBs, of which 931 were sold for a total value of 682,000. SUB-IR 1.2 INCREASED ACCESS TO QUALITY INPUTS AND SERVICES TASK 1.2.2 IMPROVE ACCESS TO ANIMAL NON-HEALTH INPUTS, FACILITIES AND ADVISORY SERVICES In Bankass, four POs produced 780 KG (Kilograms) of fodder and 100 KG of groundnut 11-flower seeds. No sales occurred, however, as they preferred keeping everything for their own livestock consumption needs. In Timbuktu, seven villages from Niafunké harvested 8,250 KG of bourgou (wild fodder), of which 4,000 KG were sold for a value of 400,000 CFA ($800 US). These villages include Sibonné, Arabébé, Kogui, Goundam Touskel, Hamakoira Dabi, and Tiangara. In Dire, L4G conducted trained 15 men on how to better harvest and store bourgou. Thirteen women from Dire and members of the Ara-Badia PO in the Koigour village were able to purchase 1 metric ton of animal feed (at a cost of 200,000 CFA) which they hope to re-sell with profit when prices get higher during the lean season. Good fodder management can become of reliable source of extra income for those who are well trained to do it. Monthly Report No. 54 | Mali Livestock for Growth (L4G) 4 SUB-IR 1.3 IMPROVED PASTURELAND AND WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT TASK 1.3.1 ASSIST PASTORALISTS AND LIVESTOCK FARMERS TO IMPROVE EXISTING WATER POINTS FOR LIVESTOCK AND PLAN NEW ONES In March, L4G organized a workshop in Bankass for the training of 6 water management committees which came from Koro and Bankass.1 The training was on sound management practices for the borehole management committees, including how to generate revenue to maintain and repair the water points in case of any problems in operations. There were 38 participants in this training, including 2 women as well as L4G staff from Koro and Bankass. SUB-IR 1.4 IMPROVED COMMUNITY LITERACY, NUMERACY AND NUTRITION AND HYGIENE PRACTICES Orientation workshop on FFS (Farmer Field Schools) In April, L4G organized a workshop at the John Bosco Center in Sevaré to train our clients and staff on how to initiate and manage the FFS demonstrations during this 2019 season. Twenty-nine (29) participants were trained, including 4 women and 25 men as well as L4G staff from Bankass, Koro, Sevare, Djenné, and Timbuktu. This was an excellent opportunity to do refresher training for the Lead Farmers on animal selection criteria, the role of second-round trainees and the monitoring tools in connection with the expected objectives and impacts from the FFS. We also reviewed certain aspects of the FFS, such as how to identify optimal sites for FFS, where to put secondary sites, required inputs and equipment for running the FFS demonstration, and what data should be collected (e.g. level of FFS sites, level of Lead Farmers, second-round trainees and control plots). From April to July 2019, L4G anticipates that 76 sites will be set up as follows: 35 cattle FFS sites: comprising 14 principal sites and 21 secondary sites; 41 sheep FFS sites: comprising 24 principal sites and 17 secondary sites. L4G expects 4,080 producers to be involved with the fattening of at least 1,890 cattle and 4,380 sheep through training at the FFS sites before the end of the project end (September 2019). Accordingly, an implementation plan was adopted and the details are presented in the six (6) tables below. Table 2: Updated forecasts for the 2019 FFS (Sheep) Sheep FFS (10 sheep per site) Number of Trainees Total No. of Total forecasts for No. of trainers Trainees forecasts the cattle Cercle Principal Secondary No. of under the under the Total for the sites sites sites Sheep Principal sites secondary Trainees sheep (at least 2 (10 per site) sites sites sheep (25x2 per site) Per trainee) Koro 3 7 100 30 500 530 10 1060 Bankass 3 9 120 30 600 630 12 1260 Bandiag 1 2 30 10 150 160 3 320 ara 1 Although L4G constructed six (6) boreholes to serve as water points for livestock and people, one has been sabotaged and after discussions with USAID-Bamako, it has been agreed that L4G will not attempt to refurbish the borehole which was sabotaged.