About Us is a regional industry development program implemented by Heifer International and a consortium of partners including TechnoServe, ILRI, The World Agroforestry Center (ICRAF) and ABS TCM. The project is funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation as part of an agricultural development grant designed to boost the yields and incomes of millions of … [Read more...] about East Africa Dairy Development Project (EADD)
FARM-Africa
FARM-Africa provides the training and support that poor rural communities need to identify and implement appropriate solutions to many of the key problems they face. Families are directly supported to help work themselves out of poverty through improved ways to manage their crops, livestock, forests and access to water. "FARM-Africa can play an important role by being … [Read more...] about FARM-Africa
Africa Dairy Farm – Increasing Milk Production
MILK PRODUCTION The quantity of milk produced is approximately 20kg per cow per day although the production may vary with different feeds and stage of lactation (early lactation, mid lactation and late lactation). Water and minerals (salt) must be available always. Some minerals cannot be offered as free lick and has to be mixed thoroughly with dairy feeds. Also note that … [Read more...] about Africa Dairy Farm – Increasing Milk Production
How much does an animal cost?
We are frequently asked questions like these: How much does a goat cost in Kenya? How much does a chicken cost in Africa? How much does a cow cost? We have compiled this list of animals to help answer these inquires. All these animals, are in excellent health and would be regarded as top quality. They are also available for sale. 1. Dairy Cow Holstein or … [Read more...] about How much does an animal cost?