The government has declared drought a national disaster. Some farmers in the country have been prepared for such an eventuality as they try to mitigate the resultant drought effects. Vast grasslands and other expanses along the Isiolo to Marsabit road abound with camel trains on either side. One wonders the origin and the destination of […]
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Dairy farmers in Tharaka Nithi County are set to make increased profits from the new regulations expected to streamline the industry. The new regulations aim at protecting the Kenya’s dairy industry from unfair trade practices and set a minimum return price for each litre sold. While addressing dairy farmers at Chuka University during a field day […]
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Kiambu County has been reported to be the highest in milk production countrywide over the last five years. In the recent report on the cost of milk production in Kenya 2021 released by Tegemeo Institute of Agricultural Policy and Development in terms of litres produced, Kiambu led by 4,520, followed by Meru with 4,200 while […]
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Dairy farmers in Kapchemutwa Ward in Iten, Keiyo North Sub- County have received 33 high quality heifers as a way of boosting milk production in the County. The heifers both Friesian and Ayrshire breed which have been given to the farmers aims at boosting the average milk production from three litres to seven liters. The […]
Continue ReadingDairy farmers in Meru County are set to receive coolers to improve the quality of milk production and reduce losses incurred from the commodity by farmers in the region. According to the State Department for Livestock Principal Secretary (PS), Harry Kimutai, the county will receive two coolers to be issued to dairy farmers in Igembe […]
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