Initial findings show measurable effects on broiler leg strength from alterations in temperature and humidity during incubation.
Livestock
Small-scale dairy production: a way out of poverty
New study assesses global perspectives for smallholder milk production
Economics of broiler production
MOST PEOPLE LOGICALLY assume that birds show improved performance with increased space, but it is the enhanced environment that should automatically arise from greater available space which is the crucially important factor.
New dairy breed
AT A RECENT Ol Kalou Agricultural Fair, in Kenya’s Highlands, one stand elicited much interest to the local farming community. A recently introduced German dual purpose breed Fleckvieh became a darling of local dairy farmers.They have been seeking information on how they can introduce it to their herds.
Dairy farmers milk the profits
Zambias smallholder dairy sector is benefitting from a technical assistance programme provided by Land OLakes. Nawa Mutumweno reports SMALLHOLDER DAIRY FARMERS, producer groups and processors in Zambia have benefitted from technical assistance provided by Land O’Lakes since 2002.
p>Zambias smallholder dairy sector is benefitting from a technical assistance programme provided by Land OLakes. Nawa Mutumweno reports SMALLHOLDER DAIRY FARMERS, producer groups and processors in Zambia have benefitted from technical assistance provided by Land O’Lakes since 2002.