Livestock Farming
13Dec

How to Start a Thriving Kienyeji Chicken Farm

Kienyeji chicken, prized for their adaptability, taste, and resilience, offer a valuable opportunity for rural communities to generate income and improve food security. But transitioning from free-range practices to a profitable, semi-intensive system requires knowledge and strategic planning. This guide equips aspiring farmers with the...
beekeeping in Kenya business
10Jun

Beekeeping in Kenya: This Looks Like Free Money from Bees!

Beekeeping, also known as apiculture, is an agricultural practice that involves rearing and managing honeybee colonies for honey production, beeswax, pollen, royal jelly, and other valuable products. In recent years, beekeeping has gained significant attention and recognition as a profitable venture in Kenya. This article...
30May

How to Start Your Own Broiler Chicken Farm in Kenya

Broiler farming, the practice of raising and breeding chickens specifically for meat production, has gained significant momentum in Kenya over the years. With its high feed efficiency and rapid growth, broiler farming has become a profitable and worthwhile enterprise for many farmers in the country....
03Apr

Zero Grazing Sheep Rearing System

Sheep need dry climate. It has no problem with low temperatures during the rainy season. But the relative humidity in the rainy season should not be high. Hence low rainfall area is good for sheep farming. Hilly forest areas and the coastal regions are not...
11Jun

Proposed Bill on Beekeeping has collapsed

Beekeepers can now relax as the 2021 Livestock Bill has been suspended. Many farmers in Kenya have complained about this bill which was starting to become a sting painful than that of the bee itself. The bill sought to prohibit farmers from
06Aug

All You Need to Know About Turkey Farming

Turkey or “Kulu Kulu” as some people in Kenya like to call them are mainly raised for meat. They are indigenous to North and South America and were brought to Kenya by the colonial administration in the 18th century. Turkeys are usually ready to sell...