There is a season for abundance and another for scarcity, and every livestock farmer must prepare wisely. The rainy season offers nature’s generous supply of nutritious fresh forage. Plan ahead.

As rainfall increases, fresh grasses grow rapidly, providing valuable feed for cattle, sheep, and goats. This abundance should never be wasted because scarcity will eventually return again. Save the surplus.

Farmers can conserve excess grass as hay, silage, or haylage, preserving valuable nutrients for periods when pasture becomes limited or unavailable. Good conservation strengthens feeding security. Preserve it wisely today.

Properly harvested and stored forage reduces dependence on expensive purchased feeds during dry periods. It also supports consistent nutrition, animal performance, and farm profitability throughout challenging seasons. Reduce future costs.

The wise farmer does not only enjoy abundance but prepares for tomorrow’s scarcity. Use this rainy season opportunity to conserve forage and build a stronger, more resilient farm. Prepare now.

Best regards,

Abdullah Opeyemi Akande
B.Agric. (FUNAAB)
GAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Animal Sci. (UI)
RAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Int’l Business (UU, UK)
Ph.D. in view