Dairy Cow Care in Kenya

Agricultural innovation
Many One Acre Fund farmers in Kenya own at least one dairy cow. However, most have only local breeds, and produce very little milk. We thought that by helping farmers to improve cow health and milk production, One Acre Fund might be able to generate impact for our farmers. In 2014 in Kenya, we conducted small trials. Our goal was to test and develop products that would allow farmers to boost their milk production, thus giving households more milk to consume and to sell.

Dairy cows are an iconic part of the Kenyan landscape. They are a symbol of wealth and status, improving soil fertility with their manure and providing households with a diversified income stream. One Acre Fund is offering a dairy cow care package to increase milk production. The package includes improved fodder crop seeds, cow health care products, training on proper animal management, and access to improved genetics through artificial insemination. By combining products that allow farmers to raise healthier animals, One Acre Fund aims to have a long-term and diverse impact on household incomes.

Countries

Kenya