Livestock Farming
The grass is the most affordable source of feed for most livestock businesses. Grass provides livestock with vitamins and minerals which boost growth and milk production. Grass can grow in most soils in Kenya making it readily available and convenient. However, green grass on the fields is not always readily available due to drought, etc […]
What best thing would you wish to happen to you in your early 30’s? Well despite the normal expectations with most of us, things were different, but with better yields for then 31-year-old Caleb Karuga. Mr. Karuga, an ex-TV journalist at K24 Media house, lost his job 5 years ago and decided to get into […]
Let’s get to the point, milk production is influenced by these main factors; Breeding. Nutrition. Health. Management. The factors above will determine if you will succeed or not. While this might be true, it is not always the case. Getting the most out of your dairy farm requires a lot of carefully planned tact. This […]
One of the main determinants of successful dairy farming rests on the shoulders of the feeding budget. Dairy cows need a daily supply of quality feed to cater for body maintenance, production, and pregnancy. Milk and feed are directly related. If you short-change your cow on feed quantity or quality, you will get less milk. […]
Starting a dairy farm especially in Kenya is no easy task. A new dairy farm needs a lot of planning and capital! Planning, however, is the big word here! You cannot wake up one morning, check your bank account, buy stuff and start a dairy farm. Starting a dairy farm needs more than money…it needs […]
Milk is a tasty beverage (According to me 😀)… that has long been associated with good health, making it one of the most consumed drinks throughout Kenya and the world. Milk contains valuable nutrients that offers a range of health benefits. One of these nutrients is Calcium which prevents a condition called osteoporosis. The fact […]
Poultry meat is an important source of high quality proteins, minerals and vitamins to balance the human diet. Specially developed varieties of chicken (broilers) are now available with the traits of quick growth and high feed conversion efficiency. Depending on the farm size, broiler farming can be a main source of family income or can provide […]
Male Mono-sex Culture Male tilapia fish are used for mono-sex culture because male tilapia grow faster than females. Females use considerable energy in egg production and do not eat when they are incubating eggs. Male mono-sex culture permits the use of longer culture periods, higher stocking rates and fingerlings of any age. High stocking densities […]
Do you have a farm pond, dam or water pan on your farm? Try utilizing it by practicing fish farming. You ca do this a savings system or side business depending with your financial needs. One advantage is that the fish are able to utilize natural foods. Management of tilapia ponds ranges from extensive systems, […]
Three Dutch companies have teamed up to establish a “floating dairy farm”, which will be used to supply fresh dairy produce to the city of Rotterdam and could reduce the amount of space needed to rear cattle by up to 50-fold when compared to similar installations on land. Courage, the innovation institute of the Dutch […]