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Dairy farmers are seeking more reliable markets as payment challenges persist Rising feed costs are adding pressure on farmers already struggling with milk prices Government measures are being proposed to support dairy production and farmer incomes Dairy farmers in Murang’a are abandoning cooperative societies for private milk buyers over prolonged payment delays and unstable prices,…
Nyamira rolls out grants to support farmer organisations and value chains Livestock owners get subsidised protection against a major cattle disease Dairy and coffee farmers are targeted through the new initiatives Nyamira County has launched a Ksh36.4 million farmer grants package alongside an FMD vaccination drive covering more than 113,800 cattle. Governor Amos Nyaribo unveiled…
Taita Taveta wins over 10 awards at ASK Mombasa Show. Maranu Farm takes four major livestock honours. Farmers shine across dairy, beef, goats and poultry. Taita Taveta County has showcased its growing agricultural and livestock potential after scooping more than 10 awards at the Agricultural Society of Kenya (ASK) Mombasa International Show. The county delivered…
Kathonzweni Dairy receives new cooling equipment to help curb milk losses. The machine is expected to improve milk quality and farmers’ access to better markets. Farmers are set to benefit from reduced post production losses and better returns. In order to save farmers from incurring losses in milk production, Chairman of Special Economic Zones Fred…
Three Taita Taveta cooperatives receive Ksh29.9 million to boost dairy and banana value chains. Tagho Dairy gets Ksh14.9 million, Taita Taveta Banana Ksh8.6 million and Mwafugha Dairy Ksh5.81 million. Governor Andrew Mwadime urges farmers to embrace cooperatives and value addition. Three farmer cooperatives in Taita Taveta County have received Ksh 29.9 million to boost dairy…
Kiambu dairy farmers want improved access to quality animal feeds and sexed semen to boost milk production. Farmers cite poor genetics, substandard feeds and aflatoxin contamination as key challenges affecting dairy productivity. Limited milk cooling facilities are also affecting milk quality, forcing some farmers to travel long distances for services. Dairy farmers in Kiambu County…
Government has delivered five 2,000 litre milk coolers to Nandi dairy cooperatives. The coolers will reduce milk spoilage, improve quality and boost farmers’ earnings. Officials urged cooperatives to maintain the equipment and uphold hygiene standards. The State Department for Livestock Development has delivered five 2000 litre capacity milk coolers to farmers in Nandi, a move…
Boresha DT Sacco Society Ltd has financed electric motorbikes for milk delivery riders at Sabatia Farmers Cooperative Society (FCS), boosting green transport in the dairy value chain. The financing allows riders to swap fuel powered motorbikes for electric ones, cutting emissions while speeding up milk collection from farms to collection centres. The move aligns with…
Busia County has partnered with FIPS Africa and the Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre (KAGRC) to provide subsidised artificial insemination services and improve dairy breeds. The programme will cut the cost of artificial insemination from Ksh2,000 to Ksh700 and targets more than 2,000 inseminations in Busia. Farmers are expected to boost milk production, increase incomes…
Tugen Hills Farmers’ Cooperative Society has warned it may close its dairy processing plant after milk deliveries fell from 86,000 litres in 2024 to 22,000 litres this year. The cooperative attributes the decline to poor farming practices, costly animal feeds, expensive artificial insemination services and limited government support. Leaders are urging greater investment in modern…
