KENYA – Kenya’s Nandi County Department of Agriculture and Cooperatives Development is currently conducting a Training of Trainers program aimed at lead poultry farmers throughout the region.
This initiative focuses on providing farmers with practical skills and knowledge to improve both avocado and poultry production.
In a recent training session held for poultry lead farmers in Tuloi, Chesumei Sub-County, participants covered key topics including poultry disease management, housing, incubation, and hatching.
These subjects are essential for effective poultry farming practices.
This training is part of broader efforts to revitalize the poultry sector in Kenya.
For instance, on June 19-20, 2024, the Hubbard Customer Support team launched its first Hubbard Efficiency Plus Poultry School.
The seminar, led by Technical Area Manager Baptiste Nevejans and Sales Area Manager Jean Lebec, attracted 14 Breeder Managers from across Kenya.
The program provided in-depth insights through detailed presentations and interactive workshops, facilitating knowledge sharing and discussions on field experiences.
Participants expressed appreciation for the event, highlighting its educational impact and the chance to enhance their skills.
However, challenges persist in the poultry industry.
Recently, poultry farmers in Kenya experienced a severe shortage of day-old chicks, leading to significant operational difficulties and a potential increase in egg prices.
Joseph Karuri, chairman of the Association of Kenya Feed Manufacturers, emphasized the sourcing issues layer farmers face regarding these essential chicks.
He indicated that the shortage worsens already challenging conditions for farmers, forecasting a rise in egg prices in the market.
The country’s domestic demand for chicken stands at approximately 300,000 birds per month, yet local producers meet only 60% of poultry meat needs and 50% of egg requirements, with the remainder imported from Tanzania and Uganda.
Furthermore, around 50 million birds are slaughtered in Kenya each year, with a significant 92.6% of the population regularly consuming chicken, according to FAO data.
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