The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed annually to raise awareness about land degradation, desertification, and the impacts of drought
This is a symbol of recovery after a drought that nearly wiped out the animals on which they depend for their lives.
The initiative is expected to boost feed demand, value addition and market access in pastoral regions
South Africa’s livestock industry relies heavily on natural rangeland, which typically supports up to 70% of feed intake in extensive systems.
JA26 brings U.S. and partner medical and veterinary teams together to strengthen military partnerships and boost readiness for humanitarian, crisis response, and UN/AU peacekeeping missions.
The feed is intended to stabilise livestock body conditions and protect pastoral livelihoods at a time when pasture has been depleted, and water sources have shrunk.