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 …
Kakuzi PLC has announced a Shs 171. 1 million half-year pretax profit on the back of a difficult trading period due to the prevailing Macadamia global glut. The firm, which recently adopted a new corporate brand identity, enjoyed a more than double profit lift against its avocado export business, which posted a Shs 654.8 million …
Avocadoes drive Kakuzi’s Shs171M half-year profit despite slump in macadamia market Read More »
Smallholder farmers in the developing world should be implementing cheap and readily available solutions such as silvopastoralism, the provision of sheds, and crossbreeding to tackle the growing problem of heat stress in livestock. It is estimated that seven per cent of global cattle is affected by heat stress, a number that could rise to 65 …
Fact Sheet: Tackling the Growing Problem of Heat Stress in Livestock Read More »
Mwingi farmer Charles Kalili has tripled his livestock herd from 20 to 63 goats, and sheep from 20 to 52 after building a water pan to harvest water for his animals. In February 2017, the farmer bought the animals from the International Livestock Research Institute at a cost of Sh200,000 only to find out that …
Mwingi Farmer Triples Livestock Herd With Water Pan Read More »
One woman’s innovative farming practices and dedication to feeding her family have sparked a movement towards modern and cost-effective farm management in Matisi Village of Bungoma County. By embracing crop rotation and constructing a homemade greenhouse, Susan Nyongesa has not only improved her livelihood but has also inspired thousands of farmers to adopt sustainable farming …
Bungoma Woman’s Sustainable Farming Efforts Inspire Transformation Read More »
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 »
A new model that assists members of a particular community to collectively adapt to changing weather patterns through alternative farming practices has been credited with having spared millions of farmers across East Africa from drought at a time when yields have dropped and farms have become barren. The initiative dubbed climate smart villages and pioneered …
Group alternative farming models help farmers weather climate change Read More »
A farmer in Nyamira County farmer has increased his milk yield three-fold by crossbreeding local and exotic cattle after shunning tea farming, which is the dominant activity in his Nyankongo Village. Because he never had enough capital to buy high milk yielding exotic breeds at once, Patrick Nyauma decided to uplift his local animals through …
Nyamira farmer triples milk output crossbreeding exotic & indigenous cattle Read More »
Developed in 2017 by the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology (icipe), push-pull technology, has been shown to reduce infestation by the devastating fall armyworm by 80 per cent. This is in addition to mitigating the effects of the equally deleterious Stemborer pest and Striga weed. First confirmed in 2016 in Nigeria, by 2020, …
How push-pull technology arrests devastating Fall armyworm, Stemborer & Striga weed Read More »
On just a 50×100 piece of leased land in Ruiru along the Eastern Bypass, Charles Macharia, more commonly known as Macharia Wa Hay, keeps chicken, ornamental birds, stored hay, and his prized 30 goats. From them, he milks 18 liters daily retailing at Sh200 a liter. Being in a peri-urban area he says has given …
Ruiru farmer taps demand for goat milk in urban areas Read More »
