Archives for Goat Farming
Climate-smart farming pushing Kitui women to financial freedom
It is minutes to 7am when we embark on a journey from the dusty Mutomo town to Ndiang’ui village, Kitui South, tens of kilometres away. We are to meet with…
1400 Galla Goats Distributed To West Pokot Farmers
West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin has distributed over 1401 hybrid Galla goats to over 2200 farmers in 79 farmers’ common interest groups (CIGs) to help improve their breeds and mitigate…
A Complete Guide On Rearing Goats For Meat Production In Kenya
Raising meat goats for meat production in Kenya can be a valuable undertaking. The red meat industry remains underutilized in the nation, despite the numerous opportunities available domestically and globally.…
Dairy Goat Farming In Kenya
The dairy goat farming sector is one of the emerging and fast growing sectors. It has seen an improvement and increased attention resulting from its benefits on poverty reduction. This…
Understanding The Export Process Of Goats From Kenya
I have said many times that the livestock farming system in Kenya has to change from subsistence to commercial for the country to effectively feed its citizens and trade profitably…
A simple guide to effective dairy goat farming business
Goat farming business is highly profitable. with some guidance and patience anyone will sure make a living from it. the market for goat is high and will continue to increase.…
Laikipia County Introduces Improved Goat Breeds To Boost Production
The Laikipia County government has introduced improved breeds of goats to boost meat and milk production. Agriculture and Livestock Chief Officer Emily Kioko said the programme entails introducing breeds that…
Goat Farming Business Plan Overview For Beginners
A suitable and effective business plan is a must for starting any business. As goat farming is a proven highly profitable business idea so, it is very necessary to make…
Understanding Internal Parasites In Goats
Most goats suffer from worms. Worm infestation may contribute to low growth rates and death from other diseases due to worms causing malnutrition. Young goats are more susceptible. It is…
The Killer Disease Ravaging Goats And Sheep In Turkana And West Pokot
West Pokot and Turkana counties are changing their strategies on tackling an endemic disease affecting goats and sheep. Peste des petits ruminants (PPR) disease, also known as ovine rinderpest, is…