This training focuses on enhancing returns in poultry and aquaculture businesses through a strategic substitution of maize with High Quality Cassava Peels (HQCP) in feed formulation. Maize, a common component in feed, can be costly and subject to price fluctuations. By replacing it with HQCP, which offers a cost-effective alternative rich in nutrients, businesses aim to improve profitability and sustainability. HQCP not only provides essential nutrients but also serves as a source of energy for the animals.

Additionally, this approach aligns with efforts to reduce reliance on maize, a crop that faces challenges such as weather variability and market volatility. Through this training, participants learn the principles of feed formulation, nutritional requirements of poultry and aquaculture species, and the economic implications of incorporating HQCP into their operations. Ultimately, the goal is to optimize feed efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance overall business performance in the poultry and aquaculture sectors. The training aims to equip farmers with a cost-saving strategy while maintaining animal performance.

Instructor Bio

Dr Tunde Adegoke Amole
Livestock Scientist, Country Director, Nigeria at International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI)