The Effect of Climate Variability and Change on Forage Availability and Productivity in Uganda’s Cattle Corridor: A Case Study of Karamoja Sub-Region
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This study seeks to explore the influence climate variability
and change has on forage availability and productivity in
Karamoja region of North Eastern Uganda. It will determine
forage availability and factors influencing its productivity. It will
also establish the relationship between forage availability and
livestock population dynamics including; state variables,
demographic rates, synthetic demographic rates and the global
demographic indicators. The study will also project forage
availability in the context of a changing climate for the period
2020-2050. Cross-sectional data, remote sensing and GIS as
well biomass assessments through clipping will be used in this
study. This study will contribute to livestock early warning
systems (LEWS) initiatives and help in the design of appropriate
interventions in livestock production, sustainable management
of natural resources that support livestock production and as
well as contribute to rangeland health monitoring.
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