{"id":7448,"date":"2024-03-24T14:50:33","date_gmt":"2024-03-24T11:50:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/?p=7448"},"modified":"2024-03-24T14:50:35","modified_gmt":"2024-03-24T11:50:35","slug":"uasin-gishu-county-farmers-to-benefit-from-innovative-poultry-feed-production-strategy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/uasingishu.go.ke\/index.php\/uasin-gishu-county-farmers-to-benefit-from-innovative-poultry-feed-production-strategy","title":{"rendered":"UASIN GISHU COUNTY FARMERS TO BENEFIT FROM INNOVATIVE POULTRY FEED PRODUCTION STRATEGY"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Uasin Gishu County farmers are set to benefit from an innovative poultry feed production strategy aimed at enhancing agricultural practices and supporting the region’s farming community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Department of Livestock and Fisheries, in conjunction with Utunzi Animal Welfare Organisation, on Friday convened a discussion centered around enhancing agricultural practices and supporting the region’s farming community.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Speaking while leading the discussion, Chief Officer for Livestock, Mr. Nixon Cheplong, highlighted the shortage of fertilized eggs needed for incubators provided to farmers’ groups under Governor Bii’s administration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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“These fertilized eggs play in the success of poultry farming initiatives aimed at improving the livelihoods of farmers in the region” stated Cheplong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Acknowledging this critical issue, the County Government and Utunzi Animal Welfare Organization have joined forces to tackle the problem by adopting a production system that allows birds to exhibit their natural behaviours, emphasizing the importance of enabling animals to express their inherent characteristics beyond the constraints of cages.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Another concern addressed during the discussion was the exorbitant prices and scarcity of poultry feeds, a challenge commonly faced by farmers in Uasin Gishu and across Kenya. In response to this issue, Utunzi Animal Welfare Organization is exploring the possibility of engaging in large-scale production of black soldier flies, renowned for their high crude protein levels based on research findings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Chief Officer Cheplong emphasized the county’s dedication to carrying out sustainable and efficient strategies, including the development of high-protein poultry feed options, which was part of Governor Bii’s election pledge.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The meeting was attended by Directors Dr. Philip Biama (Veterinary), Abraham Kiptanui (Livestock), and Mr. Joel Ruto (Agribusiness).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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