scholarly journals Adaptation of Smallholder Dairy Farmers in South Western Kenya to the Effects of Climate Change

2019 ◽  
Vol 09 (03) ◽  
pp. 456-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Charles Okech Odhiambo ◽  
Harun Okello Ogindo ◽  
Chlirukovian Bwire Wasike ◽  
Washington Odongo Ochola
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Western Kenya ◽  
Smallholder Dairy

Dairy production practices among smallholder dairy farmers in Butere/Mumias and Kakamega districts in Western Kenya

2007 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 199-205 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. M. Musalia ◽  
S. M. M. Wangia ◽  
R. S. Shivairo ◽  
P. Okutu ◽  
V. Vugutsa
Keyword(s):  
Dairy Production ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Western Kenya ◽  
Production Practices ◽  
Smallholder Dairy

scholarly journals Adaptation and mitigation strategies to climate change by smallholder dairy farmers: A case of Nandi county in Kenya

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 39-47
Author(s):  
Josephine Wangechi Kirui ◽  
Nzioka John Muthama ◽  
Charles Karuku Gachuiri ◽  
Joshua Ndiwa Ngaina
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Crop Residue ◽  
Crop Residues ◽  
Smallholder Farmers ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Rhodes Grass ◽  
Smallholder Dairy ◽  
Adaptation And Mitigation

Climate change has an impact on agriculture and subsequently food productivity and security. This study assesses adaptation and mitigation strategies to climate change by smallholder dairy farmers in the Nandi county of Kenya. Questionnaires, Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and key informant interviews were used to collect data. A Pearson's chi-square test was used to test significant associations. Results indicate most households in study area were male headed (79.2%), with between 4 and 6 people (51.8%) and aged between 31 and 60 years (75.4%). Over 80% of households were dependent on farming as a source of income. Households depended on natural pastures on their own farms as a source of feed (76.5%) and crop residues (49.9%). Natural pastures and fodder crops were considered the most important source of feed for the cows. Fodder were planted in less than 0.5 acres of land for Napier (80.1%), Rhodes grass (57.5%), Sorghum (54%), Maize (33.4%), Kikuyu Grass (40.3%), Lucerne (59.4%) and household planting <50 fodder Trees (82.1%). Smallholder farmers conserved/preserved crop residue (88.2%), hay (39.9%) and silage (35.4%). Methods used to address negative experiences of climate change included use conserved hay/ silage (44.2%), buying of commercial feeds (40.9%), use crop residue (74.6%), moving of animals to other farms (8.8%) and selling of animals (17.4%). Measures to prevent negative effects of climate change included adoption of fodder types/varieties (54.7%) and conservation and preservation practices (70.0%). The study recommends greater attention to increase fodder crop production and conservation, support to smallholder farmers to explore new ways that would sustainably help them adapt and mitigate the effect of climate change on fodder productivity and subsequently on milk production.

scholarly journals Milk quality and hygiene: knowledge, attitudes and practices of smallholder dairy farmers in central Kenya

Food Control ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 108303
Author(s):  
Simon Nyokabi ◽  
Pieternel A. Luning ◽  
Imke J.M. de Boer ◽  
Luke Korir ◽  
Emmanuel Muunda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Milk Quality ◽  
Dairy Farmers ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Smallholder Dairy ◽  
Knowledge Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Central Kenya
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