| Community Goat Farming Program |
| Project Location District: Khumel VDC of Rolpa District |
Project commenced date: 14 May 2007
Project completed date: 12 May 2008 |
| Source of Funds: DFID/APPSP |
Total Project Budget: NPR 7,72,131.00 |
| Beneficiary: 271HHs |
Poor households especially dalit, janajati women |
Brief Description of the Project:
The project aimed to boost production and income for rural poor households by effectively managing and mobilizing local resources while building beneficiaries' capacity in commercial goat farming. This was achieved by developing and utilizing local resource persons. The project provided training on commercial goat farming, supported the construction of improved goat sheds, promoted saving and credit practices among group members, and strengthened the overall capacity of the groups involved. |
Major outcomes achieved/ Implementation Success:
- The project distributed 2 goats each to 120 marginalized households to support income generation and sustainable livelihoods. Additionally, 50 households received support for goat shed management, and eight breeding bucks were provided. To promote improved feeding practices, the project supplied 5,000 grass seedlings to group members for goat nutrition.
- To ensure ongoing technical support for farmers, the project developed 16 local resource persons who were trained and mobilized within the community. These individuals received leadership training and were key in delivering 11 leadership training events to group members. Additionally, awareness sessions on improved goat farming practices were conducted for all group members.
- The project formed eight farmers' groups, each comprising 15 members. These groups received basic training in livestock farming and essential treatment practices to enhance their knowledge and skills.
- The project supported the construction of 60 improved goat sheds and organized revolving livestock health camps. Additionally, a grass nursery was established, with 10,000 grass plants cultivated for distribution to the goat farming group members, further supporting sustainable livestock management.
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