Kiambu County farmers have been asked to embrace new technology in animal feeds preservation.
In an interview with Annah Murugi, county officer in charge of dairy animals, she expressed her concerns on lack of information to the farmers, especially during dry seasons, terming that as an ancient way of doing things.
“Many farmers in this area do not have information on how to deal with preservation of dairy products for dry seasons, it is unfortunate that we lack machines to help us preserve surplus for dry spells; farmers continue to suffer,” she lamented.
Murugi challenged dairy farmers to always be informed, and attend seminars conducted by various organizations which train on manual and simple means of preserving grass as silage.
“Many organizations are out there to help farmers but am worried most farmers neglect the move, grass according to various experts from my office can be kept for more than a year in silage format and later used as nutritional food for animals like cows and goat, I advise farmers to be curious if they need aid,” she said.
She further called on all farmers to be visiting their county offices always to grasp any information on their department, and forward their grievances, which according to Murugi would immediately be tackled.
The new rainy season comes with greener pastures in terms of animal feeds, and farmers are expected to embrace the opportunity to store food for their livestock in uncalled situations.