To ensure healthy growth, high productivity, and good reproductive performance in goats, a well-balanced and stage-specific diet is essential. This guide outlines the key feeding and nutrition practices recommended for goat farming in Kenya, helping farmers enhance herd health, milk yield, and meat quality. 1. Balanced Diet Composition – Proteins: Approximately 16–18% protein is ideal…
Introduction Goat farming in Kenya offers great potential but is accompanied by several key challenges. Understanding these hurdles and how to address them can significantly improve farm sustainability and profitability. Disease Management – Goats are vulnerable to diseases like Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia (CCPP), pneumonia, worms, and parasites.– Solutions: Implement strict…
Goat farming in Kenya has evolved into one of the most profitable and sustainable ventures in the livestock sector. With the country’s diverse climate and increasing demand for both meat and dairy products, farmers are turning to improved breeds that offer better yields, adaptability, and resilience. From the arid lands of Marsabit to the fertile…
Introduction Maize is Kenya’s staple food crop and a cornerstone of household food security and rural livelihoods. Yet maize yields remain well below potential on many smallholder farms because of declining soil fertility, erosion and inconsistent rainfall. Improving soil health is therefore the single most important step toward more resilient, higher-yielding and sustainable maize production….
1. Introduction Beef is one of the most consumed meats worldwide, and the quality of that beef often comes down to the cattle breed behind it. For farmers, ranchers, and investors in livestock, choosing the right breed of beef cattle can make the difference between an average herd and a highly profitable one. Each cattle…
Introduction Bananas are one of the most important fruits grown in tropical and subtropical regions, providing food and income to millions of households. However, banana production faces major threats from pests and diseases such as banana weevils, nematodes, and fungal infections. Excessive reliance on chemical pesticides is expensive, harmful to the environment, and can lead…
Introduction Kale, one of the most popular leafy vegetables, is highly nutritious but also vulnerable to a wide range of pests. Farmers often struggle with pests such as aphids, flea beetles, caterpillars, and whiteflies, which damage the leaves and reduce yields. Choosing the right pesticide—whether organic or synthetic—plays a critical role in protecting kale crops…
Introduction Maize is Kenya’s staple food crop and a cornerstone of household food security and rural livelihoods. Yet maize yields remain well below potential on many smallholder farms because of declining soil fertility, erosion and inconsistent rainfall. Improving soil health is therefore the single most important step toward more resilient, higher-yielding and sustainable maize production….
Introduction Beans are among the most important legumes in Kenya, serving as a vital source of protein, income, and soil fertility enhancement through nitrogen fixation. However, productivity remains below potential due to limited adoption of improved seed varieties, pests, diseases, and poor agronomic practices. By embracing high-yield bean varieties and integrating natural pest management strategies,…
Agriculture is undergoing a remarkable transformation driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and sensor technology. Traditionally, farming relied heavily on manual labor, intuition, and historical knowledge. While these methods have sustained humanity for centuries, they often struggle to meet the demands of modern food systems characterized by rising populations, climate change, limited arable…