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This resource is a presentation of the activities for knowledge sharing at CCARDESA. The main emphasis is on the Southern African Agricultural Information System (SAAIKS). SAAIKS is a system which is developed by CCARDESA to facilitate regional sharing of information in Southern Africa. The system exists to complement other initiatives which include the CCARDESA website and social media platforms.

This is a presentation by TechFeed Botswana during a dry season management workshop. The presentation presents methods of managing livestock and pastures during dry season with emphasis on supplementary feeding.

This is a presentation of use of ICTs in Agriculture by Mr Makoko during the dry season management workshop. The presentation focuses on the Agricultural Early Warning and Market Information System (AMEWI) which was developed by Agribusiness Forum Botswana and other partners.

This is presentation by Moagi Letso during the dry season workshop. The presentation focuses on fodder production for use during the dry season.

This a presentation by Ms Sarah Beerhalter during the dry season management workshop. The presentation introduces climate change with emphasis on evidence of climate change and suggesting possible adaption measures for the SADC region.

This is a presentation by DR KABELO SENYATSO  during the Dry Season Management workshop in gaborone. The presentation hignlights experiences from ongoing UNDP/GEF-funded projects in Botswana

This is a presentation by Prof C. M. Tsopito during the Dry season management workshop in Gaborone Botswana. The presentation covers definitions of dry season and management. It goes on to explain animal nutrition and health issues during drying season and explains in detail how to manage different challenges.

This is a presentation by Mr A. Mutaure during the Dry Season management workshop. It introduces farmers to budgeting, margin analysis, break even analysis and cash flow statements.

This brochure gives a short overview of the Maize lethal necrosis disease and provides the most important information on it.

A study was conducted to determine the influence of climate variability on livestock population dynamics in Kgalagadi district. Data on NAO, ENSO and SSTs indices were regressed and correlated against regional rainfall for kgalagadi region and livestock populations. Regional rainfall data was also related to livestock population dynamics. The results suggested that NAO, ENSO and SSTs were not good predictors of regional rainfall variability and livestock population dynamics (P > 0.05). The regional rainfall was highly variable and accounted for fluctuations on cattle and goat populations (P < 0.05) but not sheep population. Goat population appeared more sensitive to rainfall variability than other livestock species. Cattle death rate was also strongly influenced by rainfall variability whereas other livestock performance indicators were not significantly accounted for by rainfall variability. The results suggest that management need to be improved to buffer impact of climate variability on livestock population.