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
Mango Farming in Africa
Mango farming in Africa can be done easily mainly due to the fact that mangoes are relatively drought resistant. Mangoes can be grown in places with about 650mm of rain annually but they do much better in areas with between 1200mm and 1500mm of rainfall. Most mango species are grown from the seeds though for disease control, higher yields and faster maturity. For a modern … [Read more...] about Mango Farming in Africa
Cowpea Farming in Africa
Cowpea farming in Africa is done for the cowpeas seeds and also their leaves. The cowpeas are the easiest of the plants in the bean family to grow. They do well in the harshest of climates and require very little rainfall. Cowpeas are rarely grown under irrigation since they yield a lot of leaves when exposed to a lot of water but produce little grain. The rainfall required for … [Read more...] about Cowpea Farming in Africa