Earn Ksh 592,000 per acre from broccoli growing in Kenya

14800plants per acre yielding heads weighing 1kg each, sold at 40/= per kg. Cost of production is about Ksh 148, 580 per acre. Gross income: 14800×40=Ksh 592,000.Net income: 592,000-148,580= ksh 443,420.Broccoli growing in Kenya is gaining momentum as more people discover the high nutritional value of the vegetable. The vegetable belong to cabbage family and management practices are similar. 

The crop is started in the nursery which is shaded and regularly watered. The seedlings should be transplanted when they have at least 4 true leaves. During field establishment, seedlings are spaced at 60cm between rows and 45 cm from plant to plant. At planting, up to 40 tons per hectare of manure is applied. 40grams of double superphosphate fertilizer is applied per plant and later top dressed with CAN at a rate of 20g per plant when plants are 20 cm high. 

Broccoli growing in Kenya requires a second top dressing with CAN fertilizer three weeks after the 1^st topdressing at a rate of 40 grams per plant. Keep the field free of weeds until the crop covers the ground. Major pests include diamond back moth, cabbage sawfly, cabbage aphids, cutworms etc. When growing broccoli in Kenya, serious diseases which should be controlled include black rot, ring spot, downy mildew.

Downy mildew is a severe problem in broccoli growing in Kenyan high altitudes. Crop rotation, use of certified seeds in addition to nursery and field hygiene are the major control measures against diseases while growing broccoli in Kenya. Maturity takes 80-90 days from germination. The crop should be harvested in clean containers.

8 Amazing steps for Achieving Sustainable Agriculture Dream in Kenya

Welcome to 8 amazing steps for achieving  sustainable agriculture business listed down and explained.

AGRIBUSINESS PLAN DEVELOPMENT: Business plan development is crucial for success of any sustainable agriculture dream. A business plan is a document that supports an enterprise to plan growth, seek funding, and monitor performance over a period of time. An agribusiness plan is the road-map to a success in agribusiness.

THE SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE DREAM: Your dream is the most important thing in agribusiness success. The dream shows where you are going and how you want your agribusiness to be in future. Write down the dream in details in order to remain clear and focused as you work on your agribusiness idea.

BE ORIGINAL/ BE UNIQUE: Your agribusiness must be a solution to an existing human problem or need for it to succeed, and not a mere imitation. Take care and identify gaps to address and to avoid desperately looking for market the last minute for your goods and services, common with starters in Agribusiness. Every human problem is a business opportunity. Business opportunities are as many as human problems. Be unique.

EXPECT TOUGH TIMES: There are times when things get tough in every business and agribusiness is no exception. Focusing on the dream will keep you going when things get tough as you wait for better times. The dream will drive your passion and motivate you to act to achieve it. Remain clear about your sustainable agriculture dream and stay focused on achieving your idea.

BREAK DOWN SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE DREAM into manageable portions. Being overambitious will lead to frustration and discouragement. Write down 5-10 things you need to do in order to realize your sustainable agriculture dream, and they must be simple, measurable (Quantify to enable monitoring of progress) achievable within your resources and abilities, setting a time deadline for each.

TARGET CUSTOMERS: Find out who’ll be your target customers (e.g. households, hotels, processors, Schools, hospitals etc) what product/ service they need and of what quality.
COMPETITORS: Find out who’ll be your competitors their strengths and weaknesses. Take advantage of their weaknesses by offering what they are not offering the customer.

PREPARE EXPECTED INCOME AND EXPENDITURE BUDGET for your sustainable agriculture dreams, and determines how long it will take to recover the capital invested.

FINANCE: Lastly decide where money will come from and how much you will need for implementation of your sustainable agriculture dream.

Multi-storey Vegetable Garden technology in Kenya

Multi-storey vegetable garden technology in Kenya is a low input low labor farming activity. This involves establishing a garden container such as a large polythene sheeting or cereal bag. The practice is suitable in areas where land and labor are limited particularly in urban and peri-urban areas. The garden can be placed strategically on verandahs, flower beds or at the balcony of storey building.
Requirements: Multi-storey vegetable garden technology in Kenya

1.      Plot area 2ft x 2ft

2.      4 poles 2M long each

3.      1½ M black polythene gauge 1000

4.      4 litre empty hollow tin ( gallon)

5.      7 wheelbarrows manure

6.      7 wheel barrows top soil

7.      1 wheel barrow ballast

Procedure for Multi-storey vegetable garden technology in Kenya

1.      Measure an area 2ft x 2ft square and dig one foot deep if the garden is to be established on the ground.

2.      Place the hollow tin at the centre of the area.

3.      Secure 4 poles at the corners of the square area. Insert the polythene tube around the four poles.

4.      Fill the hollow tin with ballast and cover the tin.

5.      Mix manure and top soil thoroughly and then put the mixture between the hollow tin and the polythene paper.

6.      Gradually fill in the soil/ manure mixture avoiding interfering with the tin. Water the soil moderately.

7.      Lift up the tin without moving from centre position and refill with ballast.

8.      Repeat filling in topsoil/ manure mixture, watering of the soil moderately, lifting up the tin and refilling with ballast until the polythene tube is full. Leave it overnight to set

9.      Make holes spaced at ½ ft by ½ft diagonally –About 9 rows each with 16 holes will be made. Scoop the soil at the holes and plant the seedling, firming the soil around each plant. Water  at least twice a week.

NB: Multi-storey vegetable garden technology in Kenya uses any other bag for example 90kg, 50kg may be used in which case amount of the soil manure and ballast reduces. Benefits use of Multi-storey vegetable garden technology in Kenya.
Multi-storey vegetable garden technology in Kenya is a low input activity
Enables fresh vegetable supply throughout the year.
Contributes to dietary diversification.
Inexpensive to establish and can be a source of income.
Multi-storey vegetable garden technology in Kenya requires little water

Earn a Million in 10 months from dairy farming in Kenya

Dairy Farming e-Manual
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 The contents include:

1.      Why dairy farming is popular in Kenya

2.      Income and returns of  dairy enterprise

3.      Investment of dairy enterprise

4.      Selection of Breeds of Dairy cows for different climates

5.      Milk yield potential of different dairy breeds

6.      Construction of a Zero grazing unit and materials estimation

7.      Good dairy cow feeding requirements and nutrition

8.      Effect of feeding concentrates on milk production

9.      Hydroponics fodder production

10.  How to make your own high quality animal feeds

11.  Schedule for feeding calves

12.  Signs of Heat and breeding

13.  Pest and disease control

14.  Silage making

15.  Hay making

16.  Yoghurt manufacture

17.  How to grow common animal fodder crops

18.  Farm Records and accounts and much more

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You can earn a Million in 10 months from 3 Dairy Cows.Dairy industry in Kenya is vibrant and it’s rated the best in Africa. High yielding breeds used for dairy agribusiness in Kenya yields between 30-50litres milk per day with the correct management. The average milk yield from one cow producing  30litres per day on average is approximately 9000 Litres in one lactation period of 305 days. Sold at farm gate price of Ksh 40 per litre, it gives a gross income of Ksh 3cows×30 litres/cow/day×305days× ksh40=1,098,000 from 3 cow 10months. Success of Dairy farming largely depends on the farmers’ ability to select the correct breeds of dairy animals for their various agro-ecological zones, good feeding and overall good management.

 Dairy farming in Kenya is practiced both in the highlands and lowlands areas. Small scale farmers are major stakeholders in Dairy farming in Kenya accounting for 80% production. Large scale farmers accounts for 20% of production. Dairy farms, milk processing plants and dairy related industries like animal feeds, agro-vets and dairy equipments stores offers employment opportunities to many Kenyans. Dairy products are rich in nutrients especially protein, calcium, phosphorus, fats and vitamins which contribute greatly to food and nutrition security and achievement of MDGS.

The main breeds selected for dairy farming in Kenya include Friesian, Ayshire, Guernsey, Jersey and their crossbreeds.Friesian cows are large bodied weighing 500-550kgs with black and white coat.Milk potential is 40-50 Litres milk/day.They’re preferred for dairy farming in Kenya highlands. They are heavy feeders eating 90-110 kg fresh forage per day or 3 gunny bags. Plenty of clean water about 60 Litres/day should be provided. As a disadvantage, they are heavy feeders Susceptible to diseases, milk fever and  high temperatures.Ayshire breed is a large animal with average live-weight of 450kg.Average milk potential is 30 Litres /day. It has a brown coat with white patches in almost equal amounts. Amount of feeds required is about 90-110 kg fresh forage per day or 3 gunny bags. Plenty of clean water about 60 Litres/day should be provided. The animal is hardy and adaptable most climates, making it suitable for dairy farming in Kenya.

FLECKVIEH COW HAS CONSISTENT MILK PRODUCTION;A BIG PLUS
Fleckvieh which came from south Africa produces milk steadily for 305 days without any decline. This is a big advantage compared to other dairy breeds.The breed has been known to produce up to 10,000 litres of milk per lactation. Fleckvieh has a more efficient feed conversion rate compared to other dairy cattle. kept under good management, Fleck-vieh dairy cows have been proved to produce between 25-30 litres of milk per day on first calving. On second calving, it produces 30-35 litres, increasing this to between 30-40 litres after the third calving. The breed resists most of the common cow diseases in addition to being good for beef production as the animal is large insize.

Guernsey breed is yellow to reddish-brown with white patches, adaptable to all climates and management systems with milk yield potential of 30Lt/day. Amount of feed required is 65-85Kg fresh forage per day or 2 gunny bags and  40 litres of water per day.Jerseys are typically light brown in colour, though the colour can range from almost grey to dull black.Average milk production is 20 litres per day. A true Jersey always has a black nose bordered by almost white muzzle. 60% of success of dairy farming in Kenya is depends on type of feeds and feeding management.

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AGRIBUSINESS PLANS PREPARATION

An Agribusiness Plan is the road-map to success in any farming business. An Agribusiness Plan preparation is therefore crucial for success of any farming business. This is the document which will support your agribusiness to grow, seek funding from financial institutions and/or donors, and monitor performance over a period of time for continuous improvement. Agribusiness plan is a management tool which will help you to avoid expensive mistakes in your farming business. FAILURE TO PLAN IS PLANNING TO FAIL. MAKE SURE YOU PREPARE AN AGRIBUSINESS PLAN BEFORE STARTING YOUR FARMING BUSINESS.The second important milestone is to get the right technical information.
 

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