Day: December 12, 2022

Introduction In Kenya land use is changing from extensive methods of farming to more productive and sustainable intensive methods. Agroforestry is a method of farming which has become increasingly important. Definition This is the practice of integrating a variety of… Read More

Introduction Agricultural marketing is an economic activity which involves the distribution of farm produce from the farm to the consumer. Market and Marketing Market is an institution for the exchange of goods and services or a place where selling and… Read More

Introduction Financial and physical records if accurately kept in the farm serve as very important tools in decision-making The records are kept in several books and statements as follows: Financial Documents They include: Invoices. Receipts. Delivery notes Purchase records. An… Read More

Introduction The agricultural sector is a key player in the economy of our countr It is a major employer and brings a lot of national income through foreign exchan National Income These are the total earnings from goods and services… Read More

Introduction Farm power is any form of energy used in the farm to do work.             . Sources of Farm Power Human Power Performs light tasks. Quality of work produced is variable. Takes a long time to complete a task.… Read More

Introduction Cattle production is a widely distributed enterprise in Kenya. Most farming communities choose between the exotic and the’ local breeds or their crosses depending on the environmental conditions. Whereas the backbone of beef industry in Kenya is made up… Read More

Introduction Poultry industry in Kenya has developed tremendously due to the use of artificial incubation and brooding and easy availability of hybrid birds, both eggers and broilers. Poultry production has become an easy source of income and food for the… Read More

TOPIC 1 : LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION V ( POULTRY ) – Click to view TOPIC 2 : LIVESTOCK PRODUCTION VI ( CATTLE ) – Click to view TOPIC 3 : FARM POWER AND MACHINERY – Click to view TOPIC 4 :… Read More

Introduction Livestock diseases are classified according to causative agents as follows: Protozoan diseases -caused by protozoans. Bacterial diseases – caused by bacteria: VIral diseases – cause by virus. Nutritional diseases – brought about by nutritional disorders. Protozoan Diseases East coast… Read More

Introduction These are plants which either grow naturally or are cultivated by man to be used for feeding livestock. The term forage crops include pasture and fodder crops. Fodder crops are purposely grown for feeding livestock. They are cut or… Read More