Vetch grass offers farmers multiple benefits
Farmers have been encouraged to plant hairy vetch not just for livestock consumption but also for a number of purposes that include nitrogen fixation into
October 18, 2023
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Silage
Nyandarua farmer maintains milk production through hay & silage-making
A Nyandarua County farmer has maintained milk production with hay and silage, which he harvests and prepares at his farm in Kinangop. Joseph Mbugua converts
October 1, 2023
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Super Napier Grass (Pakchong 1): Revolutionizing Livestock Farming in Kenya
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
June 16, 2023
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Sweet potato vines and roots silage offers livestock more proteins
Livestock farmers can boost the Napier grass protein content by including sweet potato vines as well as storage roots in making ‘super’ silage. The commonest
January 10, 2020
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Drought tolerant yellow maize which can yield eight tonnes per acre best for silage making
Low rainfall regions dairy farmers can feed their livestock through the year by growing drought tolerant fodder maize for silage. The yellow composite maize from
March 27, 2019
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