This archive report was first published on 4 August 2019.
Uasin Gishu County, the country's food basket, has partnered with the Standard Group PLC to host the inaugural FarmKenya Connect training session. The event, which started on Thursday at Ndupawa Presitige in Eldoret, aims to equip dairy farmers with skills to gain business opportunities through the dairy value chain.
The training programme, conducted by agricultural experts from the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO), has enlightened dairy producers on techniques geared towards enhancing productivity. The farmers from Soy, Kapseret, Kesses, Moiben, Turbo, and Ainabkoi sub-counties in Uasin Gishu were taken through key dairy areas, including business planning and records, livestock registration, and dairy breeding.
Dr. Odera Owino from Elgon Kenya emphasized the importance of providing dairy breeds with good feeds, water, nutrients, and quality care from all stages. Farmers were also briefed on ideal husbandry practices, good hygiene, feeding, vaccination, and disease prevention through regular observation of dairy breeds.
The dairy farmers were trained by experts Patrick Kalama, Mary Ongubo, Meshack Ruto, and Benard Mukasa, assisted by experts from the event sponsors. The sponsors include African Grain Care Equipment Limited (AGCE), National Bank, Elgon Kenya, Moiben Connections Limited, World Animal Protection, Rift Valley Machinery Services Limited (RVM), Coopers K-Brands Limited, MERRYCHEM Company Limited, and Kukuchic.
Published on August 4, 2019, at 12:10 PM.
