- Barza Wire - https://wire.farmradio.fm -

Successful dairy farmer shares secrets

In our first story, we profile a young dairy farmer from Malawi. Robert Chilunga started with little, but now has nine dairy cows and a successful dairy business, employing three workers. He shares his story below.

Coffee farmers in Uganda have been struggling to maintain their livelihoods amidst rising costs and dropping farm gate prices. A few weeks ago, some regions of the country received heavy rainfall. Flash flooding led to landslides in coffee-growing areas, killing residents and wiping out coffee plantations.

Rising maize prices have affected poultry farmers in Kenya, as maize is a key ingredient in chicken feed. Some farmers have scaled back production. Read how others are finding alternative feeds.

Don’t forget to check out our Resources and Upcoming Events sections on the left side of the page for some interesting links.