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Dairy Farming

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The Dairy Farming course provides farmers, extension officers, and agripreneurs with practical knowledge and skills to establish and manage productive, profitable, and sustainable dairy enterprises. Developed by experts from the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO), the course integrates scientific research findings and proven field practices that enhance milk yield, animal health, and overall farm profitability.

Kenya’s dairy sector is one of the most dynamic in Africa, yet many smallholder farmers face challenges related to feeding, breeding, animal health, and milk handling. This course addresses these gaps through easy-to-follow training videos and demonstrations that guide farmers from herd establishment to milk marketing.

Learners will gain knowledge and skills to:

Select suitable dairy breeds (e.g., Friesian, Ayrshire, Guernsey, Jersey, and crossbreeds) for different production systems and climatic zones.
Design and construct proper animal housing and handling facilities.
Formulate and manage balanced feeding programs using locally available feed resources.
Implement effective breeding and reproductive management practices.
Identify, prevent, and control common diseases such as mastitis, foot-and-mouth disease, and tick-borne illnesses.
Practice good milking hygiene, milk handling, and storage to ensure quality and safety.
Manage farm records, business planning, and collective marketing through cooperatives or farmer organizations.

The course emphasizes climate-smart and sustainable dairy management, including fodder production, manure utilization, and integration of renewable energy systems such as biogas.

By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the skills to improve milk productivity, animal welfare, and farm profitability, thereby contributing to food security, rural livelihoods, and the growth of Kenya’s dairy value chain in line with KALRO’s mission to promote innovation-driven agriculture.

Section outline

Select section Module 1: Understanding the Dairy Value Chain

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Module 1: Understanding the Dairy Value Chain

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This module provides an overview of the dairy value chain, outlining the key stages from production to marketing. It highlights the roles of farmers, processors, and other stakeholders, and demonstrates how value is created and sustained throughout the chain.
Select section Module 2: Selecting the Appropriate Breeds For Dairy Farming

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Module 2: Selecting the Appropriate Breeds For Dairy Farming
This video guides farmers on choosing suitable dairy breeds based on productivity, adaptability, and local environmental conditions. It emphasizes breed characteristics, milk yield potential, and economic considerations in breed selection.
Select section Module 4: Housing and Infrastructure for Dairy Farming

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Module 4: Housing and Infrastructure for Dairy Farming
This session focuses on designing and maintaining proper housing and infrastructure for dairy animals. It covers aspects of animal comfort, ventilation, waste disposal, and biosecurity measures for optimal farm management.

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