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Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by Pavore9: 4:55am On Nov 19, 2015 |
Maple: Loving what am seeing, l am feeling Kenya in your farm! Good you have adopted hydroponics, reduces cost on feeding. I wish you did watch the episode on Kenya's NTV Seeds of Gold on diary farming it would have been of a great advantage to you as it highlighted a diary farm and its processes as one gets to know about silage production and there were Professors on ground who were giving practical advice. The farm produces a litre of milk at N38. I hope in the coming weeks the episode will be uploaded on YouTube, I will then send you a link to down load. I recently advised another Nigerian who is also here in Nairobi that since he has interest in milk production and in the future would love to set up diary farm in Nsukka, he should be making out time to go understudy diary farms here in order to earn practical experience. Do you know about Canola seeds? |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by Nobody: 5:17am On Nov 19, 2015 |
Good suggestion. And you got the right feelings as well, because I have also been inspired by the booming dairy industry in Kenya. Sometimes, I cant help but feel saddened that a country with enormous potential such as ours, could not replicate 1/10th of Kenya's achievement in this field. I hope the agricultural renaissance in Nigeria changes all that. Canola seeds extract are a good supplement for dairy cows. However, canola farming in Nigeria isnt that popular to make this supplement readily available or affordable. |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by Pavore9: 5:51am On Nov 19, 2015 |
Maple: We grew up with the stereotyped thought that fresh milk can only be associated with the nomadic Fulani herdsmen and many of us grew up on powdered milk which Kenyans can not relate to. They are used to getting fresh milk from the dispensing machines or ones packed in pore water sachets sized packs. Kenya has about 1.8 million small holder diary farmers which a minimum of two cows, you can imagine the millions of litres produced daily not to talk of the big boys like Brookside who are even eyeing to set up a milk plant in Nigeria while Dangote announced plans to set up a factory in Kenya to produce dry milk for local and export markets. When someone in Akwa Ibom, Enugu, Edo, Ondo becomes convinced he can successfully run a diary farm, the change will be felt. 1 Like |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by Nobody: 5:57am On Nov 19, 2015 |
Kenya has about 1.8 million small holder diary farmers which a minimum of two cows, you can imagine the millions of litres produced daily not to talk of the big boys like Brookside who are even eyeing to set up a milk plant in Nigeria while Dangote announced plans to set up a factory in Kenya to produce dry milk for local and export markets. I was actually baffled when I first learnt of these developments. While Kenya's Brookside has seen the dairy potential in Nigeria and are planning on setting up a plant here, Dangote is planning on setting up his in Kenya. So, I asked myself why, wouldnt it be cheaper in the long run for Dangote to setup a Mega Dairy farm/plant in Nigeria instead? But then again, he is a business man with a unique foresight. |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by Pavore9: 6:29am On Nov 19, 2015 |
Maple: Dangote is heading to Kenya to produce dry milk while Brookside is eyeing Nigeria for fresh milk, yoghurt etc Like you said he has his unique foresight. Canola is 3 months crop circle and our warm weather is well suited for it. 4kg-5kg of the seeds produce one litre of Canola oil and the husks of the crushed seeds is then used for Animal feed thus increasing daily milk production. A litre of Canola oil is sold for N800 here. |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by Jesusbaby6(f): 8:42am On Nov 19, 2015 |
Maple: nice one sir. Please in your hydroponic system, i dont see any pvc pipe, is that u water it by hand with the nutrients mixed in water? please can u shed more light? thanks and God bless |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by bayo116: 9:40pm On Nov 19, 2015 |
Pls I serious want start dairy farm business but I want to learn first |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by bayo116: 9:41pm On Nov 19, 2015 |
This is my mail bayo116@yahoo.com |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by bayo116: 9:49pm On Nov 19, 2015 |
I actually want to start learning by January 2016 pls reply me |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by Nobody: 11:17pm On Nov 19, 2015 |
Pavore9: It might be more expensive in Nigeria, however I might get some seeds and try it out. |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by Nobody: 11:33pm On Nov 19, 2015 |
Jesusbaby6: Presently, the watering is done by hand and I do mix it with some nutrients. This is a cheaper alternative if you have the labor, and it is especially good for starters. Going forward, I intend to use watering pipes. |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by alakara(m): 3:10pm On Nov 20, 2015 |
ogas maple and pavore .welldone we will get their one day i knw. Maple why can't u connect with those Kenyans farmers and let their be info exchange. |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by Nobody: 12:10am On Nov 27, 2015 |
^^ good suggestion. I'll look into it. |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by bayo116: 2:22pm On Nov 27, 2015 |
Please help me I want somebody that is running a dairy farm to train me on dairy farming. Am actually planning to start my own dairy farming business next year |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by Prosperity4All: 10:56am On Nov 29, 2015 |
Maple: May God crown your efforts and grant you clear direction at your cross roads. To the subject. Bear in mind that everywhere in the world that land is a scarce resource but varies in price. So it is important that we continue to research into how technology can help us maximise the utilization of the smallest space we have seeking more. Today farmers in Europe are growing plants on their roof without the roof collapsing or leaking. I guess one of your challenges for prioritizing land acquisition now is to manage your increasing waste. If so did you consider new waste management techniques? However if your intention is to maximise your production inputs and have an integrated farm where waste at one end is feed at another, then ride on. Otherwise you may need to look at your Lease-Buy options again. I look forward to your enlightening response. |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by Nobody: 12:29am On Nov 30, 2015 |
Prosperity4All: Your points are indeed well-founded Mr Prosperity4All. I also try to utilize the space I have for maximum benefits, and I have researched this trend for as long as I can remember, and there are indeed lots and lots of breakthroughs worth emulating. However, one may come across limitations which could make certain ideas non viable, simply because of different circumstances individuals are faced with. What one can profitably implement on a space at location A, may not be economical for someone at location B. Even as you try to adjust to different approaches, you start weighing the economic viability of your options. Handling of waste can be problematic for alot of farms in urban locations like mine, but it is not at my present site. However, in as much as I would like to also enjoy the immense benefits of utilizing cow waste as a good energy source for instance, I cant construct a biogas plant on a rented land should I decide to build one, or even sink a borehole for instance. Also, I practice zero-grazing and at times semi-zero grazing which all have their challenges. Feed is the most expensive aspect of cattle biz, and the cost of buying or transporting it alone can be very daunting for many. A couple of years back, I farmed maize to make silage. The cost of transporting it to my farm site was enough to make me have a rethink the following year, and had to come up with cheaper alternatives of getting feed within my location. At the new farm site, not only would i be able to accommodate large herds of cattles, It is also very convenient for semi-zero grazing due to abundant forage in the area. I also can farm hectares of maize very close to the farm to make enough silage that could last for years, and at a very low cost. I also can conveniently practice integrated farming, sink borehole, construct industrial biogas, build processing plants, have access to cheaper labor, etc 3 Likes |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by Prosperity4All: 11:44pm On Dec 09, 2015 |
Maple: Interesting. Looking forward to the birth of another Africa richest man "Dangote"emanating from Nigeria. Keep it up we shall meet. |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by dashiki(f): 12:16pm On Dec 20, 2015 |
FarmTech: VERY WELL SAID! |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by samshoz(m): 7:45pm On Dec 23, 2015 |
Hi house, My doe/she -goat has bloated stomach, i gave first aid: red oil and used veg. Oil too. Any other things i need to do? I cant reach a vet at the moment. |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by condi1704(m): 12:32am On Dec 29, 2015 |
samshoz:put stick across its mouth and let it excersice to salivate more to release the gas. |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by samshoz(m): 3:53pm On Dec 29, 2015 |
condi1704:Thanks a bunch. Its down now and she has started feeding but not as much as before, low apetite. Hence, looking weak. But i forcefully gave her anti biotics today. Any advice? |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by HEAL: 4:55pm On Jan 02, 2016 |
Maple:Oga Maple please share your cattle theft experience and how you have overcome it as I hear this is a big issue in cattle rearing. |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by condi1704(m): 12:33pm On Jan 03, 2016 |
samshoz:Has the bloat gone? Feeding will recover gradually. Antibiotics is good. |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by felixzo1(m): 12:51pm On Jan 03, 2016 |
samshoz:hello House, compliments of the season to everyone.I promise to update regularly this year.there is a lot of information to share. goat bloating is not a diseases, it just occurs as a result of the goat feeding either too much concentrate or too much of a grass that is rich in protein causing the too much gas to build in the stomach ,making it looks very big and the goat very uncomfortable .bloating can kill a goat in two days, even if not treated, it can go off,personally I have handled bloating in cattle and not goats, the generally idea is trying to get the gas built up in the stomach out.as soon as the gas is off the goat should return to its normal activities. you should consider the possibilities that your goat ate something harmful 1 Like |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by Gerrard59(m): 4:09pm On Jan 03, 2016 |
^^^^ Happy New Year Boss and welcome back. |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by samshoz(m): 9:58pm On Jan 03, 2016 |
condi1704:It has gone, I have given antibiotics and multivitamin. later I gave palm oil. |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by Onuels(m): 10:54pm On Jan 06, 2016 |
felixzo1:@felixo we welcome you back to the house. its been like ages you were last here. pray this year will yield better results than last year |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by loshybab(m): 10:22pm On Jan 07, 2016 |
I have stopped blaming government for our woes but will rather see their failures as opportunity to make money.?This statement is inspiring,i love it and have it at the back of my mind. |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by Delgi(m): 10:34am On Jan 11, 2016 |
felixzo1:good job felixzo, please have u foun d out where to get 50% boer buck? and is it not better to cross them with the Niger or Cameroon breed in a stall fed system, instead of the sw local dwarfs? |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by tvcatch15(m): 1:17am On Jan 14, 2016 |
Good day, pls am interested in goat n sheep rearing can u help out |
Re: Cattle Fattening/goat Farming/dairy farm For Small Holder Farmer, pix by phillings247: 1:03pm On Jan 14, 2016 |
hello oga mapple im into cattle fattening pls.can u advice me on how to get d bokolo or gudali breed at a good price.u can whatsapp me on 08027915498.nd pls i want to know which plant can i use in growing fodder through hydroponics dat readily available in nigeria 1 Like |
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