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Understanding Some Of The Reason Why Some Fish Farming Businesses Fail
Demand for freshwater fish in Kenya is growing faster than it can be met by fishermen at Lake Victoria and Lake Naivasha. Hotels, supermarkets, fish eateries, and individual fish lovers…
How to Market Rabbit Meat and Make Good Money
Marketing is the number one problem with rabbit raisers in Kenya today. In theory, the demand is great considering the current population explosion and world wide food shortages. In actuality,…
Lessons On Keeping Poultry In Urban Areas From A Veteran Farmer
Inside her 9m by 4m poultry house in Kenya-Re estate in Kisumu, Anne Okelo keeps 110 Kuroiler birds. Before last year’s festive season, she had over 200 birds but she…
A Poultry Farming Enterprise That Helps Farmers Thrive – Success Story Of Andrew Makatiani From Kakamega County
When Andrew Makatiani, 38, started Lianfam Africa at Musonga village in Lurambi, Kakamega County, four years ago, he did not expect the business to grow as fast as it did.…
Why Purchasing That Malnourished Cow Might Not Be A Bad Idea
The cow looked bad. It was confined to a small waterlogged enclosure. Fortunately, it had not yet developed lameness. I could, however, tell it was only a matter of time…
Laikipia County Introduces Improved Goat Breeds To Boost Production
The Laikipia County government has introduced improved breeds of goats to boost meat and milk production. Agriculture and Livestock Chief Officer Emily Kioko said the programme entails introducing breeds that…
Why Timing Is Key On Successful Artificial Insemination On Cows
The technique of inseminating a cow is a skill requiring adequate knowledge, experience and patience. Improper AI techniques can negate all other efforts to obtain conception. Semen must be deposited…
Goat Farming Business Plan Overview For Beginners
A suitable and effective business plan is a must for starting any business. As goat farming is a proven highly profitable business idea so, it is very necessary to make…
Factors To Consider When On Poultry Feeding
There are many factors which affect feed intake of chickens and hence determine nutrient intake level and efficiency of poultry production. Although the spectrum of these factors is very broad,…
A Complete Guide On How To Make Your Own Pig Feed At The Farm
Feeds take up to 80 per cent of pig production costs. Farmers can make their own feeds and sell surplus feed to other farmers. What they need is to know…