Successes and failures in dairy farming in Kenya
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- Written by: Maurice Rangoma
- Category: Cattle
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It is every dairy farmers dream to raise high quality cows that produce lots of milk for sale. In my career as a farmers’ trainer I have met people who jumped into dairy farming and made huge profits and are now very successful. I equally have met many more who went into dairy farming hoping to turn their fortunes
Livestock farmers and businesses can get loans from Kenya Livestock Finance Trust
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- Written by: Beatrice Wendoh
- Category: Livestock Finance and Insurance
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Livestock enterprises can access loans for their farming or business activities through the Kenya Livestock Finance Trust (K-LIFT). K-LIFT was established in 1994 with a goal to contribute towards poverty alleviation and food security through supporting livestock enterprises access to affordable credit. K-LIFT does this by giving loans to entrepreneurs that make a living through the different livestock enterprises. The loans are towards working capital or assets financing that will contribute to the growth of livestock business.
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Why control of calf pneumonia is a good investment for your farm
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- Written by: Dr.Tom Juma
- Category: Cattle
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Calf pneumonia is one of the most common calf problems in the farm, especially during the cold season as is currently experienced in the country. About 67% of pneumonia cases affect calves less than three months old.
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11 simple steps Pius took to increase milk yields of his dairy cows
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- Written by: Maurice Rangoma
- Category: Cattle
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Feeding dairy cows to increase milk yield has been for a long time an elusive dream for Pius Wandera, a dairy farmer owning three cows in Kakamega. Despite putting a lot of effort in feeding, none of his cows had ever produced more than 8 litres a day.
Read more: 11 simple steps Pius took to increase milk yields of his dairy cows
How to make high quality silage
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- Written by: Maurice Rangoma
- Category: Feeding
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High-quality silage is the result of adoption of appropriate techniques, starting with soil preparation and fertilization. The crop must have high dry matter content, adequate nutritional value, and good characteristics for fermentation during the ensiling process. Even if high-quality crops
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