Livestock Farming

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• Animals

Government to acquire 650 milk coolers to address milk perishability

2 years ago Reporter

Speaking at the milk processors stakeholders meeting held at State House, Nakuru, President William Ruto said that the government is...

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• Animals

Farmer intercrops fodder and food crops to utilise shrinking land

2 years ago Reporter

In meeting household and livestock needs, one farmer has resorted to intercropping fodder and food crops to beat the shrinking...

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• Markets

Avocadoes drive Kakuzi’s Shs171M half-year profit despite slump in macadamia market

2 years ago Reporter

Kakuzi PLC has announced a Shs 171. 1 million half-year pretax profit on the back of a difficult trading period...

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• Animals

Fact Sheet: Tackling the Growing Problem of Heat Stress in Livestock

2 years ago Reporter

Smallholder farmers in the developing world should be implementing cheap and readily available solutions such as silvopastoralism, the provision of...

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• Crops

Bungoma Woman’s Sustainable Farming Efforts Inspire Transformation

2 years ago Reporter

One woman's innovative farming practices and dedication to feeding her family have sparked a movement towards modern and cost-effective farm...

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• Animals

Super Napier Grass (Pakchong 1): Revolutionizing Livestock Farming in Kenya

2 years ago Reporter

Simon Thuo checking on their Super Napier grass farm in Juja, Kiambu County. photo-Zablon Oyugi Livestock farming plays a vital...

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• Yields

Expert advice: What to consider to avoid losses during artificial insemination

3 years ago Reporter

Checking breed records before artificial insemination (AI) services can increase farmers’ chances of getting the anticipated offspring results by more...