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The Scary Cost of Raising Bull Calves in Smallholder Dairy Farms in Kenya
In the dairy farming sector in Kenya, smallholder farmers play a crucial role in meeting the nation's milk production demands. However, one aspect of dairy farming that often goes overlooked…
Dairy Farming In Kenya; A Comprehensive Cost Of Production Guide
Since 1990, the number of smallholder farmers producing milk has increased by 300 percent. Today, Kenya’s dairy sub-sector ranks among the largest in sub-Saharan Africa. The national herd size is…
The Impact Of Technological Advancement On Dairy Farming In Kenya
Dairy farming has been one of the most significant contributors to the Kenyan economy, providing a livelihood for millions of people. However, the industry has faced significant challenges over the…
The 8 Dark Side Of Being A Dairy Farmer
Being a Dairy Farmer is no walk in the park, dairy farming industry is quite relevant in most parts of the world. In these lands animals, especially cows are raised…
The Business of Dairy Farming – A Case for the Modern Dairy Farmer
Most people are aware that dairy farming in Kenya bears little resemblance to yesteryears. As with other forms of livestock farming, such as poultry farming, beef production and crop farming…
How is dairy farming in Kenya? Here is a complete guide on dairy farming in Kenya
I know this question runs through the minds of many who have agriculture at heart in Kenya, East Africa, and even the entire Africa at large. For an industry that…
A Small Dairy Farm in Meru That Produces 200ltrs Per Day – Success Story of Zipporah Ariithi
On the slopes of Meru hills in Kinoru village sits Briaton Dairy, a small farm that occupies about quarter an acre. A visit to the dairy farm reveals why Meru…
How to get the most from your dairy cow for maximum return on investment
Faint heart never won fair lady, sages said. One has to be persistent to reap the benefits of his labour. This applies to livestock farmers as well as the venture…
Major reasons why most “Modern Dairy farms” fail to make profits
There has been huge interest in dairy farming as a business in last 5-8 years. Hundreds of dairy farms were opened with most modern design, equipment and best breed animals.…
What you should understand before investing in dairy farming
Investing in dairy farming needs to be done in a cautious manner in order to optimise efficiency of available farm resources, or, simply put, to help you do more with…