LUYENGO – Twenty-four lead farmers from across Eswatini completed a five-day workshop focused on affordable livestock feeding strategies, hosted at the University of Eswatini’s Luyengo Campus from 2 to 6 June.
Organised under the Eswatini Livestock Value Chain Development Programme, the training brought together farmers and two officers from the Ministry of Agriculture to explore practical feeding solutions using locally available materials. The programme is a joint effort between the Ministry and the International Trade Centre, with backing from the European Union.
Participants were introduced to methods for reducing feed costs and boosting productivity in beef cattle and goat farming. Key topics included the use of agricultural by-products such as pineapple pulp, brewers’ grains, and sugarcane tops, as well as techniques for treating maize cobs and straw with urea and molasses. Farmers also received hands-on guidance on producing mineral licks and silage from crop residues. 
The training wrapped up with a certificate presentation ceremony at UNESWA, where farmers were recognised for their dedication to improving livestock practices in their communities.
