Research done by the Kenya Agriculture and Livestock Organization reveals that poorly fed cows take more up to two years to conceive. Well-nourished heifers on the other hand can become pregnant at 14 months of age. In Kenya, the research says that more than 60 per cent of farmers served their heifers when then were …
Livestock farming plays a vital role in Kenya’s economy, yet traditional feeds have failed to meet productivity challenges. Livestock farmers need alternative options to enhance animal health and productivity. Ordinary Napier grass lacks sufficient protein and energy, resulting in reduced meat and milk production. According to Alex Wanjala, an agriculture expert, Napier grass contains only …
Super Napier Grass (Pakchong 1): Revolutionizing Livestock Farming in Kenya Read More »
By George Munene Heifer International, a multinational nonprofit that seeks to end hunger and poverty by investing in farmers is looking to train young dairy, poultry, or livestock farmers helping them start or grow their own agribusinesses. The program run jointly with leading digital microlearning platform Kuza Biashara is looking to promote youth agripreneurship and …
NGO looking to train young Kenyan dairy, poultry, livestock agripreneurs Read More »
Research has shown that smallholder farmers can increase milk yields for their animals by feeding them on a mixture of Napier grass and Desmodium. Napier grass is a species of perennial tropical grass native to the African grasslands. A majority of small scale farmers use the crop to feed their animals in the dairy production …
Intercropping Napier and desmodium raises milk output Read More »
