Kitui Governor H.E. Charity Ngilu admiring a dairy cow at a past agricultural event. Over 100,000 farmers in the county are set to benefit from an artificial insemination to boost their production. Photo courtesy. Over 100,000 households in Kitui County are set to benefit from a free insemination program offered by the county government to […]
Farmers in dry areas such as Marsabit, Garissa, and Turkana are advised to keep Sahiwal and jersey cow breeds which can tolerate harsh weather while at the same time producing at least 25 liters of milk compared to traditional breeds such as zebu that give five liters maximum. According to the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock
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Farmers intending to keep dairy cows in the marginal areas and hoping to reap big from milk production are advised to keep Sahiwal, Friesian/Sahiwal Cross and Jersey cattle suitable for these areas. It is always motivating for farmers to keep dairy cows that would give them high returns. Such a cow must be of a
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