Author: MJ

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 …

Introduction There are many crops cultivated in Kenya. These crops are grown for various uses and require different ecological conditions. Definitions: Hybrids – These are crop varieties developed by crossing two pure lines. Composites – These are crop varieties developed Read More …

Introduction Crop pests and diseases lead to high losses in crop production hence efficient control measures are Proper control measures require the farmers to be able to; Identify these organisms, Know their life cycles, feeding habits The damage they cause Read More …

Introduction Weeds cause heavy crop losses if not controlled. Their control is important so as to maintain high quality and quantity produce. Definition: A weed is any plant growing where it is not required. And whose economic disadvantages outweigh the Read More …