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Comparison between beef farming in Kenya and Argentina

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   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...

Steps taken by the government of Kenya to improve beef farming

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  beef farming is rearing cattle for meat and their related products the following are Steps taken by government of Kenya to improve beef farming Decontrolling the price of meat products. Funding research in Animal pest and Disease control. Introduction of pedigree/exotic cattle and encouraging cross breeding with local breeds to improve their quality. Introduction of drought resistant high quality grass. Educating beef farmers on modern methods through trade fairs, tours and seminars. Investigating the prevailing market situations and make appropriate recommendations. Creating ranching schemes in arid and semi-arid lands. Encouraging setting up of group ranches.  RELATED POSTS IMPORTANCE OF SOIL STRUCTURE     7 CHARACTERISTICS OF EQUATORIAL CLIMATE    7 ADVANTAGES OF WETLANDS     7 FACTORS INFLUENCING MASS WASTING    5 CONDITIONS FOR EXISTENCE OF CORAL REEFS    3 TYPES OF WEATHERING AND THEIR PROCESSES    6...

12 CONTRIBUTIONS OF CATTLE RANCHING TO THE ECONOMY OF KENYA

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  The following are the contribution of cattle ranching to the economy of Kenya Earns foreign exchange when the livestock products such as hides and milk are exported promotes the development of industries such as Kenya cooperative creameries, leather industries such as bata shoe company creation of employment opportunities in the ranches, industries and other related sectors promote improvement of transport and communication network supply high quality stock for beef and food thus contributing to the improvement of health contribute to increased standard of living RELATED POSTS IMPORTANCE OF SOIL STRUCTURE     7 CHARACTERISTICS OF EQUATORIAL CLIMATE    7 ADVANTAGES OF WETLANDS     7 FACTORS INFLUENCING MASS WASTING    5 CONDITIONS FOR EXISTENCE OF CORAL REEFS    3 TYPES OF WEATHERING AND THEIR PROCESSES    6 LANDFORMS OF HIGHLANDS GLACIATION CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF OCEAN BREEZE AND SEA BREEZE PLATE TECTONICS THE...