Poultry farming is growing fast in Baringo County. And for good reason.

How Poultry Farming is Gaining Ground in Baringo County

The county’s moderate temperatures and regular rainfall give farmers an edge. Birds grow well, and disease pressure stays low. This means lower costs, better survival rates, and more consistent profits.

But there’s another secret behind the success: sunflower farming.

Farmers in Baringo are planting sunflowers alongside poultry. Why? Because sunflower seed cake is high in protein and makes an excellent feed ingredient. By growing sunflower, farmers produce part of their own poultry feed. This cuts costs, reduces dependence on expensive commercial feeds, and gives them more control over feed quality.

This mix of poultry and sunflower has become a smart, low-risk model. It’s attracting more farmers to poultry and making agribusiness in Baringo more resilient and profitable.

Baringo is no longer only known for pastoralism. It’s now a rising hub for smart poultry systems that feed both birds and businesses.

What are you doing to lower feed costs on your farm?

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