October 2020

Dairy zero grazing

Factsheet: Calf to cow expert feeding guide for maximum milk—Part 2

By George Munene Feeding lactating cow While feeding a milking herd is old hat to some farmers, feeding high-producing cows properly in early lactation still remains a mystery to many farmers. As production increases feeding strategies and diagnosing nutritional problems become critical for profitability, optimum reproductive performance and minimum heat stress. To design an economic …

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Dairy zero grazing

Factsheet: Calf to cow expert feeding guide for maximum milk—Part 1

  By George Munene In dairy farming, getting a handle on feeding is the single most important determinant of the profitability of your farm. It is the basis of production, growth, health and body condition. Yakub Bachu, an animal husbandry expert and Peter Chirchir, a veteran dairy farmer at Kericho with a milking herd of …

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Amiran hosting annual 70% off yard sale on 31st Oct-1st Nov

Amiran’s annual yard sale will be taking place from 31st October to 1st November giving farmers discounts of up to 70 per cent on selected items. These will include seeds, chemicals, biogas and irrigation systems and greenhouse items. The second such yard sale from the farm input and agri-consultancy provider will also feature communication equipment …

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Kiambu farmer cuts lucrative niche in vermicomposting

By George Munene George Muturi, a 26-year-old farmer has cut a lucrative niche for himself in offering innovative organic farming solutions through the rearing of redworms, black soldier flies and growing azolla. Ventures which net him about Sh50,000 a month. Lacking school fees after completing his secondary education, Muturi began rearing poultry and rabbits in …

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FarmBiz TV:Anna F1 hybrid tomato variety emerges front runner in the Kenyan market

By John Matava Tomatoes are among most popular commercial crops for smallholders due to their marketability, short maturity and low labour inputs. The Anna F1 tomato variety takes 60 to 75 days to reach maturity from transplanting compared to other varieties like Marglobe , Eden F1, Kentom F1, Rio Grande, Cal J and Mavuno F1 …

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