Unlocking Success in African Livestock Farming: From Animal Health and Breeding to Livestock Care, Grazing, and Value Addition. Whether it’s Cattle, Poultry, Goats, Sheep, or Other Livestock, for Both Commercial and Food Production, We’ve Got You Covered
Are you a layers chicken farmer in Kenya looking for answers to prices, costs, feed needs and vaccination schedules? This post gives you the best answers to various FAQs you may have. Q: What are the qualities of Kenchic layers Chicken? A: Kenchic layers have these qualities: high liveability (over 93.2%), start laying eggs at…
Are you considering adding livestock to your farm but unsure where to start? The key to success lies in acquiring high-quality animals that are healthy, productive, and well-suited to your farming goals. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the process of purchasing quality livestock for your farm, from pre-purchase planning to the actual…
The Complete Guide to Successful Goat and sheep Farming: Tips, Tricks, and Insights
Are you looking for a cheaper source of quality dairy feed? Dairy farming is one of the most profitable livestock farming in Kenya. However, the cost of commercial feeds is the biggest expense for small-scale farmers. The cheapest solution for you to reduce this cost is making your own feed at home. In this blog…
Looking at how profitable is dairy farming in Kenya? In this blog post, we give you the estimates of the money you can make rearing dairy cattle for milk. We will use the cost-benefit analysis for both the intensive and semi-intensive farming systems. For illustration, the estimates will use findings from a 2020 study to…
Are you wondering if hay farming is profitable in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid areas (ASALS)? In this post, we will assess the amount of money you will make by growing hay for sale. The analysis will use a simplified cost-benefit formula for one acre of Boma Rhodes pasture grass. For comparison purposes, we have included…
Are you wondering which is the most profitable poultry farming method? Your choice for chicken rearing will have an effect on your costs, profits and yields. This post is the best guide on how to choose the best chicken farming method for your farm. Whether you want to rear chicken for food or sale, there…
Why are stingless honey bees the best breed to rear in Kenya? To get maximum yields and profits, the post compares bees races/types on honey yields, migration,
A list of the four exotic dairy cow breeds in Kenya and their characteristics such as production, fertility. They are Friesian, Ayrshire, Guernsey, and Jersey.
A list of the best goat breeds reared for milk or meat in Kenya. They include indigenous and exotic dairy and meat goats such as Saanen and Toggenburg & Galla