Tag - dairy farming in kenya
04Oct

Kenya’s Rich Farmers: The Crops That Drive Their Success

In every hometown, there are those farmers who seemingly possess the Midas touch. These farmers have figured a way out to be really successful. They drive luxurious cars, their family names are respected, and their success is the stuff of legend. Their income streams flow...
29May

Manage fewer dairy cows and be more productive

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...
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08May

Get more milk by feeding your cows Brachiaria grass

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...
23Apr

Read this before starting a dairy farm

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...
11Apr

How to keep proper dairy records using the DigiCow app

Keeping track of what is happening on the dairy farm requires some records. Good farm management requires having a good useful set of farm records. Good records do not ensure the farm will be successful, however, success is unlikely without them. Farm records are like...
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03Nov

Dairy Farming as a Business Will Change Your Life

Dairy farming as a business has the potential to change your life in several ways. Firstly, it can provide a stable source of income for you and your family. As demand for dairy products continues to rise, there is a growing market for high-quality milk...
24Oct

Kenya: New Pregnancy Kit For Dairy Cows

Identifying if a cow has become pregnant or not as early as possible after insemination, is critical. Dr Ibrahim Kemboi, the veterinarian at Chemusian Farm in Nakuru County with over 800 dairy cattle, knows this too well. Early pregnancy diagnosis he says, enables him quickly...
06Apr

Rearing Dairy Goats in Kenya

Throughout Kenya pressure on land is increasing. Average farm size is decreasing as plots are sub-divided and farmers in Kenya struggle to find space on their farms to grow subsistence and cash crops as well as keep livestock. Many farmers in Kenya would like to keep...