Investing In Indigenous Chicken for Sustainable Livelihoods Indigenous Chicken“Small scale farming is a way of life in Africa full of challenges and equally full of huge opportunities” (Xinhua). The unprecedented population surge in Kenya has left the country with near 43 million people and continues to steadily increase. This has led to competition and depletion of land and natural resources. In many parts of the country, available land is shrinking, either due to urbanization or cultural land dividing traditions. For many families struggling to make ends meet, the sale of their land is viewed as the only option. Most households in urban areas nowadays must depend on ¼ acre plots to meet their daily needs in times when unpredictable climactic conditions are making it even harder to farm. The depletion of farm land has caused harsh economic times that result in a rise in food prices, farm inputs, and animal feeds. These factors have made the production of enough food unattainable, aggravating hungry and poverty-stricken households. However, small-scale farmers in urban areas can better utilize their land through sustainable agricultural methods. These methods are often low cost, practical, and can contribute to their daily food needs. One of the best opportunities for small-scale farmers can be through indigenous poultry production. The four main benefits of raising indigenous chickens are: They are easy to establish for low-income families. They are more prolific and unproblematic to rear on small plots of land. They are more genetically diverse, well adapted, and more resistant to local pests and diseases. They are vital for future food security, leading towards self-employment and self-reliance. youtube/watch?v=tcYlSKXubEY
Posted on: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 08:10:33 +0000
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