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Milk ATM Vending Machines Offers Kenya Dairy Farmers best bet
Milk ATM Vending machines have seen a recent spike in popularity in as farmers in Kenya seek to cut out the middle man and sell direct to the consumer. Whether…
READ ON: The Benefits of Rearing Kuroiler Chicken in Kenya
The Kuroiler chicken were first introduced into East Africa through Uganda and then from Uganda into Kenya. It is an Indian breed that is well known for its good quality…
A – Z on formulating your own floating fish feeds
Commercial fish farming is the prosperous business in Kenya attributing to its numerous aquatic resources such as highly varied climatic and geographic regions, covering a part of Indian Ocean coastline,…
Work with Farmers Trend
Are you involved in agriculture? Do you want to directly contribute to improving the productivity of smallholder farmers in Kenya and the rest of East Africa. Farmers Trend () is…
Rules, benefits and the simple science behind crop rotation
My grandmother used to tell me that I am not supposed to plant the same crop on the same land consecutively. And when I asked her why not? Her reply…
Sourcing, care and management of day-old chicks
Poultry hatchery business is a highly specialised job and, therefore, the industry is characterised by a few accredited firms mainly concentrated in some parts of the country. Usually, poultry farmers…
Dos and don’ts when a cow is in a dry period
Dry period in diary production refers to the 50 to 60 days when a lactating but pregnant cow is given a break from milking prior to next calving down. During…
Why zero grazing no longer an ideal dairy production system – Recent research shows
For those thinking of going into zero grazing, think again. Recent research says the system of dairy production is no longer viable as farmers are unable to break even due…
Pests and diseases of an avocado tree that you should be aware of before planting
Avocados are tasty additions to the garden, but there are many pests and diseases of an avocado tree that you should be aware of before planting. The vast majority of…
Milk vending ATM machines in Kenya and where to buy, plus cost analysis
Innovators often identify a gap and predict its value to society. That is exactly what Julius Mwaura is doing - bringing pasteurised milk closer to the people. Mwaura, the managing…
