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Day: February 4, 2025

county government of makueni has commissioned Kyang’ondu Stockyard to boost livestock traders and farmers

Livestock traders and farmers in Kako Waia Ward and surrounding areas have received a major boost with the commissioning of the Kyang’ondu Stockyard. The facility features two livestock compartments with separate gates, a ticketing and revenue booth, a vaccination crush and a traders’ shed; designed to accommodate between 300 to 400 cattle. Addressing hundreds of …

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The Complete Guide to Snail Farming Techniques

Snail farming, also known as heliciculture, is an intriguing and potentially lucrative agricultural venture. It’s fascinating how these slow-moving creatures can contribute so much to both local and international markets. Snail farming involves raising snails specifically for human consumption, as well as for their slime, which is used in cosmetics The global market for snails …

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Plantain bananas growing manual, from planting to harvesting

Plantain bananas are a type of banana that is primarily used for cooking rather than eating raw. They are larger and longer than regular bananas, with thicker skin, and contain higher levels of starch and lower levels of sugar. Plantain farming in Kenya is relatively new but rapidly growing due to increasing demand. The crop …

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Nandi bans livestock movement over FMD outbreak

The Department of Livestock in the County Government of Nandi has announced a one-month ban of cattle, sheep, and pig movement following the outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease. Dr. Paul Sanga, Chief Officer in Charge of Agriculture and Cooperative Development, detailed the beginning of the mass vaccination campaign against Foot and Mouth Disease and …

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HOW TO MAXIMIZE RETURNS FROM DAIRY GOATS

HOW TO MAXIMIZE RETURNS FROM DAIRY GOATS Compared to cows, goats are the easiest dairy animals to keep because they require small land, little capital, have higher prolificacy (number of litter born per kidding), are generally hardy and their milk is much more nutritious and digestible. Lately, there is increased interest in dairy goat farming, …

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