dairy farming in kenya

In every Kenyan village, there’s that one farmer whose story seems almost mythical. They live in palatial homes, drive the latest four-wheel drives, and their names are mentioned with admiration in local gatherings. These successful farmers seem to possess a magic formula—a golden touch—that transforms soil into wealth. But what’s their real secret? Why do […]

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 […]

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 the report cards students receive at school. With a farm […]

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 and dairy products. This means that with the right management, […]

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 re-breed the cows that did not become pregnant or deal […]

Dairy goat farming in Kenya is gaining traction as a smart solution to land pressure. Throughout Kenya, land pressure is intensifying. As farms are increasingly subdivided, the average farm size continues to shrink. This puts many Kenyan farmers in a difficult position: how to grow food for their families while also raising livestock that can […]

A month ago I visited one of my farmers; Mama Kaburu in Kibuku, Ngong. She is a hard working farmer with a mixed herd of boran cattle and friesian crosses for milk production. Mama Kabura, apart from being my client we worship together at St Anne’s Catholic Church, Kibiku and she is also our St […]

What is a business? A business is an organization that buys or sells products or services for money. It can also be defined as an activity in which a person earns a profit from providing a service or from supplying goods. A business involves buying and selling something. The buyer wants to meet a need. […]