GEOGRAPHY AND HISTORY

  Climate: Most of Botswana receives very little rainfall of between 200mm and 600mm which is not suitable for arable farming. However, this little rainfall allows the growing of pastures and grazing can be done extensively especially as the country is sparsely populated with modern methods. Cattle keeping has successfully fit in this climate. Relief: Most of Botswana is mountainously flat which is an advantage to cattle keeping industries. As a result, there is easy movement of cattle in search for water and pastures. Also the cattle keepers easily transport their cattle to the industries. Availability of pasture and water: Botswana has grassland region ideal for cattle keeping. The cattle grazing is done on natural pastures on extensive scale. An added advantage is the presence of some water courses particularly seasonal rivers in the eastern part which are source of water. There is extensive land available for the keeping of animals. This is because Botswana is sparsely populate...

   Similarities Both countries keep similar breeds of beef cattle e.g. Aberdeen Angus, Hereford, shorthorn, etc. In both countries, the beef cattle are kept in ranches that are scientifically managed Both countries keep local and exotic breeds Beef products are for local consumption in both countries. Beef farming is mainly practiced on the extensive undulating landscape Differences In Kenya , beef farming is carried out by both pastoralists and commercial ranches whereas in Argentina, beef farming is done on extensive ranches Kenya has inadequate/lack adequate pastures for grazing beef cattle while Argentina has extensive natural pasture in the pampas In Kenya, beef farming is done on a small scale/less mechanized while in Argentina, beef farming is heavily mechanized and done on a large scale. Argentina has ahigh local market for beef while inkenya the market is limited. Farmers in Argentina has more access to capital needed for beef farming while in Kenya the farmers hav...