Dr. Ruth Waineina Dairy goats contribute to food and nutritional security through the direct consumption of milk and meat from cull dairy goats, and income stability through the sale of milk and dairy goats’ offspring. Goat milk serves a niche market because of the unique flavor and aroma of its products, such as yoghurt and […]
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By Dr. Ruth Waineina Proper housing is key in dairy goat keeping. It ensures that goats are safe from harsh weather conditions that can lead to diseases such as helminths and pneumonia, which are the most common diseases affecting goats. Proper goat housing can greatly prevent these diseases. Requirements for a dairy goats houseA dairy
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Dr. Ruth Waineina Milk production in arid and semi-arid environments is primarily derived from indigenous goats typically raised formeat under large production systems. In cooler regions, milk is produced from exotic dairy goat breeds and crossbredgenotypes that are predominantly kept in smallholder intensive and semi-intensive systems. Alpine, Saanen, Toggenburg and their crosses with indigenous are
By Elias Biwott Staggered production or sequential cropping is a practice where crops are planted at intervals or steps to ensure a continuous supply of produce over an extended period. This ensures the alignment of output to market demand. When crops are grown for a single large harvest, usually there is wastage, and profitability is
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By Esther Ndanu Stress has health implications for chickens and can result in lower production levels and higher costs. Some of the most significant physiological symptoms of poultry stress include: One major way in which chickens are exposed to stress is during transportation. Transporting chickens from one location to another is often necessary but it
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By Esther Mwanthi Why is it important for farmers to plant trees in their farmlands? Trees play a central role in our restoration efforts because of the many benefits they provide. A farmer can ensure a maximum utilization of his plot while planting trees and other crops. The mixing of trees and crops is known
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By John Mutisya Farmers from four wards of Makueni County (Ukia, Kee, Wote-Nziu and Kiima Kiu wards) have been practising regenerative agriculture for two years. Though the venture has been laborious, involving establishing water harvesting structures, preparing bio-fertilizers, and integrating agroforestry/livestock, farmers have worked tirelessly to reap the benefits. Regenerative agriculture focuses more on resilient
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By Jesicah Omete Fish farming is becoming increasingly important in Kenya’s agricultural sector as it provides a solution to food security, is a reliable source of protein, and provides an opportunity for income generation. For one to be able to plan and develop an aquaculture enterprise, some of the basic requirements to be considered include;a.)
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By Elias Biwott Pests and diseases pose significant challenges to global agriculture, threatening crop yields and food security. These threats are exacerbated by climate change, which alters pest behaviours, extends their habitats, and creates favourable conditions for outbreaks. As the global population grows, ensuring sufficient food production becomes increasingly urgent. However, the overuse of synthetic
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By Melody Vulifa In Kenya, it is estimated that 3000 tonnes of waste are produced daily, with over 70% being organic waste. To deal with this, various waste management processes have been championed to help transform waste into forms that can be used for economic or environmental benefit. Composting, which can also be termed a
