Disinfection of teats is important in preventing diseases like mastitis which is a major cosst to farmers. Today, we demonstrated to farmers how they can use a tit dip after milking. Our topic of the day was milk hygiene and milking techniques.
It is said that 1kg of silage can cost as low as Ksh 5 when made of the farm. Thats why in our trainings, we focus on encouraging farmers to plant own maize and make silage. today we have had a successfull silage preparation demos in meru.
Todays dairy farmers exchange visit at RK Farm in Nyaki. Focus area include fodder management and how much farmers can save when they invest in protein fodder.
Our training on milk quality is done early at milk collection centers. Here my colleague Mary is demonstrating practically to farmers dangers of using plastic containers to transport milk which include difficulties in cleaning leading to accumulation
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Most of the times, we conduct meetings in the farms. Today I am training in milk delivery routes. The message remains the same. Take care of your calf, invest in fodder to reduce costs.
