4 animal feed ideas that can reduce costs

Production of black soldier fly and Edible crickets. [Photo, Standard]

After nearly two years of poultry feed price increases, it is clear that the prices of raw materials especially protein supplements like soya, sunflower, and cotton seed cakes are not going down any time soon. From last year to the beginning of this year, I have witnessed more than six price increases on the finished bag of poultry feed. The reasons being given include the shortage of key protein and energy supplements. One kilogramme of soya was retailing at Sh65, and now more than double at Sh138. Likewise, the cost of maize has soared from Sh80 to Sh120 per kilo. As farmers struggle with reduced margins, the feed manufacturers are blaming the grain price volatility in the global market.