Essays about: "smallholder dairy farm"

Found 4 essays containing the words smallholder dairy farm.

1. 1. How commercialization rate impacts the profits of dairy farms in Kenya

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Jens Mårtensson; [2024]
   Keywords : Smallholder farmer; Milk production; Economic development; Agricultural productivity; Poverty reduction; Livestock management;

   Abstract : This study investigates the relationship between farm profitability and commercialization rates among smallholder farmers in Kenya. Through an analysis of data from 453 farms, the research examines several factors, including milk production, household size, education level, and livestock ownership, that can affect commercialization rate and dairy profit. READ MORE

3. 2. Feeding routines and feed quality on small-scale dairy farms in Baringo, Kenya

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Nutrition and Management

   Author : Maja Möller; [2018]
   Keywords : Small-scale dairy farm; smallholder dairy farm; fodder; feed; Dairy meal; Kenya; Baringo; feed quality; feeding routines;

   Abstract : An increasing population together with a growing interest in consumption of animal proteins requires an intensified dairy production in Kenya. The aver-age milk production of 4.4 litres per cow and day is neither efficient enough nor reach the genetic capacity of the exotic dairy cattle used in the small-holder dairy sector. READ MORE

4. 3. Reproductive management and performance in smallholder dairy farms in Tajikistan

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

   Author : Kajsa Celander; [2017]
   Keywords : Reproduction; reproductive performance; reproductive management; smallholder dairy farm; Tajikistan;

   Abstract : Tajikistan is classed as a lower-middle-income country with 1/3 of its population living in poverty, facing several challenges restraining its development. One contributing factor of restraining the development is the low level of income – individually and nationally. READ MORE

5. 4. Milking routines and hygiene in small-scale dairy farms in Mapepe, Choma and Batoka districts in Zambia

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

   Author : Linda Olofsson; [2013]
   Keywords : milking hygiene; milking routines; small scale dairy farms; Zambia;

   Abstract : Småskalig mjölkproduktion är ett system som främjar regelbundna inkomster och spelar en viktig roll för att minska fattigdomen, ger anställningsmöjligheter och skapar välfärd samt säkrar en näringsrik livsmedelsförsörjning. Det finns cirka 2500 småskaliga mjölkbönder i Zambia men deras kunskap om bra mjölkningsrutiner och hygien är ofta dåliga. READ MORE