The document introduces FEAST (Feed Assessment Tool), which takes a broader approach to assessing livestock feed problems compared to conventional assessments. FEAST examines whether livestock is an important livelihood, the relative importance of feed problems compared to other issues, and factors like labor, seasonality, and input and product markets. It works by using participatory rural appraisals and quantitative questionnaires to understand the farming system, animal production, feed sources and seasonal availability, and how they contribute to household income. The final output is a FEAST report that identifies key problems and potential solutions, and aims to improve links between farmers, researchers, and development staff.

1. Ethiopian Livestock Feed (ELF) Project – introducing FEAST By Alan Duncan, Inception meeting for the ‘ Fodder and feed in livestock value chains in Ethiopia ’ project ILRI, Addis Ababa, 21-22 February 2012

4. How does FEAST work?

8. Sample output

9. More sample output