Archives for Beef Farming
How a Laikipia Farmer Is Betting on Premium Beef to Unlock Higher Returns
In the plains of Rumuruti inย Laikipia County, a cattle farm is quietly reshaping how beef production is approached; shifting focus from numbers to value, and from local markets to premium…
Beef Cattle Fattening in Kenya 2026 – The Complete 90-Day Commercial Feedlot Guide
Beef Cattle Fattening in Kenya: The 2026 Commercial 90-Day Feedlot Guide The demand for quality beef in Kenya is rising faster than local production can keep up. Supermarkets in Nairobi…
The Essential Bee Boat: A Simple Guide to Saving Pollinators with a Watering Hack
A bee boat might be the most important garden project you ever build. During the warm months, our gardens buzz with essential activity. Bees, butterflies, moths, and wasps work tirelessly,…
Beef Farming in Kenya: 2026 Profit Guide, Breeds & Complete Start-Up Plan
Beef farming in Kenya is a cornerstone of the country's agricultural economy and a primary livelihood for millions, particularly in the arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs). It represents more than…
Meet Meja: The 1,000-Kilo Chianina Bull Wowing Crowds in Mombasa and What Farmers Should Know About the Worldโs Largest Cattle Breed
A three-year-old Chianina bull named Meja, weighing more than 1,000 kilos, has turned heads and stolen hearts at the Mombasa Agricultural Show, where the rare Italian breed made its first-ever…
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: How to Get it Right On Beef Farming
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…