A newly born calf suckles her mother at a dairy farm owned by Regina Muange in Mwilu village, Makueni county. [File, Standard] Dear Joseph, I appreciate your excellent and educational work. I’m just starting out in farming, and I’m learning a lot. I appreciate the topics that have already been covered in this column; it has been a great resource. This breeding issue is of interest to me. Since there are currently no controls, I am concerned that I could easily overlook this because I own a ranch. If you could give me a brief explanation of breeding and crossbreeding,…
Author: By Dr Joseph Othieno
On the global stage, Africa’s meat industry is growing at 5.43 per cent annually, projected to rise from $63.03 billion in 2024 to over $108.23 billion by 2033. [File] Happy New Year 2026. As we usher in the first column of the year, it is time to pivot from the traditional “resolution” mindset toward a rigorous, data-driven assessment of our agricultural enterprises. The dawn of a new year often brings high expectations, yet many farmers fail to conduct the retrospective analysis necessary to inform future growth. Before charging ahead, you must pause to examine your 2025 performance. Did you produce…