Archives for Beef Farming
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…
Kakuzi exports 181 Boran breeding heifers to Uganda
Listed agribusiness and superfoods producerย Kakuzi Plc (NSE: KUKZ)ย ย has successfully completed the inaugural export delivery of 181 Boran heifers to a Uganda-based rancher for breeding. The breeding heifers valued at more…
Top 10 Best Beef Breeds In Kenya
Kenya is home to a diverse range of beef breeds that are highly regarded for their meat quality, adaptation to local environments, and cultural significance. Here are the top ten…
Beef Production In Kenya
Beef Production In Kenya: 90% of beef cattle in Kenya are owned by subsistence farmers and pastoralists. The distribution of beef cattle is influenced by rainfall patterns. Most animals are…
Cattle Fattening In Kenya, Get It Right For Quality Beef
Cattle Fattening In Kenya: Feedlot is more or less the opposite of ranching or keeping animals on field pasture. Keeping animals in ranches or open pastures requires a lot of…
The basics of feedlotting and how beef farmers can increase profit margins.
FEEDLOT: The live weight and fat content considered acceptable for slaughter cattle is determined by market demand. Animals can be fed in many ways to obtain a heavier carcass with…
Advise on bee keeping in Kenya from an expert
I started farming by visiting a certain beekeeping โexpertโ, who also makes beehives. In the beginning, I did not see this as a conflict of interest but later l noted…
Five serious things killing the bee population today
The importance of bees in the lives of humans is always underestimated, the reason why people are not doing enough to protect the bees. Bees are critical in providing pollination…
Brahman, a super beef breed of cow very rare in Kenya
Brahman: When farmers set out to invest in livestock they need to take into consideration a few crucial factors to get the most out of the venture. Choice of animal…
Beef Cattle Production In Kenya, A viable Money Making Venture For Small Farms
Beef cattle production can be a viable option for small farms in Kenya. Livestock enterprises, such as beef cattle production, can diversify farming operations and complement many other farm enterprises.…