Archives for Livestock Farming
Dairy Cow Health During El Niño in Kenya 2026: Complete Guide to Preventing Foot Rot, Mastitis, Milk Drop and Improving Zero-Grazing Units
Learn how to improve dairy cow health during El Niño in Kenya with expert advice on preventing foot rot, mastitis, milk drop, and upgrading zero-grazing units. Discover practical drainage solutions,…
How to Choose the Best Dairy Goat for High Milk Production in Kenya: A Complete Buyer’s Guide
Choosing the right dairy goat is the single most important decision you'll make before starting or expanding a dairy goat enterprise. Learn how to identify high-producing goats, compare the best…
The 2026 Beekeeping Calendar for Kenya: When to Harvest and Feed
The best months for honey harvesting in Kenya are May-June after the long rains and December following the short rains. Dry months require supplemental feeding and water, while rainy seasons…
KALRO’s Improved Indigenous Chicken Breeds in Kenya. Everything Farmers Need to Know About KC1, KC2 and KC3
Learn everything about KALRO's improved indigenous chicken breeds KC1, KC2 and KC3. Discover their characteristics, egg production, growth rate, prices, availability, profitability, management practices and why they are transforming poultry…
Kenya Partners with Global Pig Genetics Firm Topigs Norsvin to Boost Swine Production
Kenya has partnered with Topigs Norsvin to improve pig genetics in the country. The deal aims to boost productivity and commercialise the swine value chain. The government has hosted a…
Fish Farming Business Started with Single Facebook Order Now Thrives as Blue Marine Investments
A fish farming business in Kenya started with one Facebook order for 10,000 fingerlings. Blue Marine Investments now operates farms, trains farmers, and runs a restaurant. Peter Njoroge Ngugi and…
Quality-Based Milk Payment System in Kenya Will Reward Farmers for Cleaner and Safer Milk
The quality-based milk payment system in Kenya will pay farmers more for milk with higher butterfat and protein content. Farmers who improve hygiene and feeding will earn higher returns. Dairy…
Smallholder Dairy Systems Transformation in Kenya Gets Boost from KALRO and Teagasc Partnership
Smallholder dairy systems transformation in Kenya is underway through a KALRO, Teagasc, and Greenfield partnership. Improved forages are doubling milk yields for farmers. In Kenya, more than million smallholder farmers…
Women Dairy Farmers Credit Access in Kenya Blocked by Collateral Limits, Report Finds
Women dairy farmers credit access in Kenya is blocked by collateral limits. The Kenya National Women in Dairy Report 2026 shows 65% of women cite lack of collateral as the…
Fish Welfare Aquaculture SOP Kenya Launched to Strengthen Sustainable Fish Farming
Fish welfare aquaculture SOP Kenya has been launched by the government. The manual sets new standards for sustainable fish farming and blue economy growth. The government has launched its first…