Growing grass: Lucrative opportunities in commercialization of feeds in western Kenya

Beneficiaries of the Accelerated Value Chain Development (AVCD) program share how high-quality livestock fodder grasses such as Brachiaria is enabling them to double their cows’ daily milk production. More milk means more income to invest in viable enterprises. By supporting farmers with evidence-ba...

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Main Author: International Livestock Research Institute
Format: Video
Language:Inglés
Published: International Livestock Research Institute 2019
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/102260
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Summary:Beneficiaries of the Accelerated Value Chain Development (AVCD) program share how high-quality livestock fodder grasses such as Brachiaria is enabling them to double their cows’ daily milk production. More milk means more income to invest in viable enterprises. By supporting farmers with evidence-based information on feeds and fodders, farmers are able venture into the dairy sector efficiently and effectively regardless of their minimal resources. For more information about the AVCD Program visit www.avcdkenya.net