Livestock

Ex-governor finds purpose in dairy

After losing his gubernatorial seat in 2013, former Laikipia Governor Joshua Irungu found a new purpose in farming. “After losing the seat, I saw it wise to teach Laikipia residents modern crop and dairy farming. I teach them how to embrace technology to boost farm operations,” Irungu said.

By James Munyeki | 4 days ago

White gold: Is camel milk the next big thing?

Demand for camel milk is driven by the notion that it is healthier than cow milk.

By Gardy Chacha | 5 days ago

Poorly run hatcheries lead to rise in Fowl pox disease

In the past 10 years, the poultry industry in Kenya has experienced a boom in small incubators with massive production of ‘kienyeji chicks’

By Dr Watson Messo | 1 week ago

Tired of tsetse flies? Try these solutions

Since Kenya is yet to attain the eradicated status, there are other options that can be applied in tsetse areas.

By Dr Othieno Joseph | 3 weeks ago

28 | Mar | 2021

Milk prices reduce as supply remains steady

He pointed out that farmers had not reduced milk production and the processors had no stockpiles.

By Lydiah Nyawira

25 | Feb | 2021

Nationwide livestock vaccination set to begin

It has emerged that the country had lost some of its international livestock markets due to rise in diseases like Rift Valley Fever and foot and mouth

By Antony Gitonga

20 | Feb | 2021