The Norman E Borlaug Leadership Enhancement in Agriculture Program (Borlaug LEAP): This is a scholarship funded by the United States Agency of International Development (USAID) to improve the standard of research by student graduates from developing nations. The program has been developed along with the Borlaug International Agricultural Science and Technology Fellows … [Read more...] about The Borlaug LEAP fellowship for graduate students from the developing nations
Rabbit Farming in Africa
Farming in Africa requires innovation and resilience to succeed. One of the sometimes neglected goldmines in farming in Africa is Rabbit keeping. Rabbits are easy to keep since they do not require acres of land and their diet is pretty simple. Rabbits don’t have many diseases like many other animals bred in Africa. The demand for rabbits far outstretches supply and therefore … [Read more...] about Rabbit Farming in Africa
Kenya Dairy Farming Questions
QUESTIONS I have a couple of question regarding operations in Dairy farming. Farming method - I have read a lot about Zero grazing generally producing more yields than semi or open grazing. Is this a fact? And why so? If not, other than scarcity of land, what other factors are there to consider when one is deciding what kind of farming to go for? Sheds/Premises - What … [Read more...] about Kenya Dairy Farming Questions
How to use Urea to Increase Protein Content in Fodder for Kenya Dairy Farming
QUESTION Thanks for the info provided, I'm very new in Kenya dairy farming and looking forward to do it better. i wish you could provide with information on how to use urea to increase protein content in my fodder, as well as where i can get it. Still if possible kindly let me have a formula of how make home made dairy meal. ANSWER Urea can be used to improve the … [Read more...] about How to use Urea to Increase Protein Content in Fodder for Kenya Dairy Farming
Passion Fruit Farming in Africa
Most farmers don’t grow the fruit because of lack of information regarding the growing of the fruit.To grow passion fruits for commercial purpose, very little initial investment is required. An acre of land can give about half a ton per week on a minimum for a period of 3 years with a ton going for approximately US$700 then passion fruit farming is a good investment. Land … [Read more...] about Passion Fruit Farming in Africa