SILAGE MAKING

Silage is a type of forage preservation method that involves the fermentation of fresh, green fodder crops under anaerobic (low-oxygen) conditions. The process of making silage is known as ensiling, and it is based on microbiological and biochemical reactions.

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Silage plays a significant role in ensuring the availability of high-quality nutrition and palatable feed for livestock throughout the year, especially when fresh forage is scarce.
Below is the process of silage making, and you will learn more in the upcoming #RwandaAgrishow2023.

HYDROPONIC FODDER

1/7 🌱 What is hydroponic fodder? It's a sustainable and soil-less method of growing nutritious fodder for livestock. Seeds like barley, maize, and wheat are sprouted in a controlled environment using water and minimal resources.
#Thread 2/7 🌱 How to grow hydroponic fodder?
a) Soak the seeds for 12-24 hours
b) Spread them evenly in trays/ racks or containers.
c) Rinse the seeds 2-3 times a day to maintain moisture
d) Provide proper lighting and temperature (around 70°F)
e) Harvest the fodder just in 7-10 days.

🐐🥩 The Boer Goat: Superior Meat Production at Its Finest!
Are you looking for a goat breed that excels in meat production?
Look no further than the incredible Boer goat!
This breed truly stands out with its exceptional specifications and unique characteristics.

Here is how👇 1. Muscular body:
Boer goats are known for their robust and muscular build, making them ideal for meat production. They possess a deep, broad body with well-developed loins and hindquarters, resulting in excellent meat conformation....

Hello, there, farmers.

If you are already in or planning to venture into broiler farming, keeping accurate records is crucial for effective management and success in broiler farming.
Here are some important records to maintain on your broiler farm:👇
#Broilers #RecordKeeping
👇 Flock Management Records: Maintain records of important flock details such as the date of arrival, breed, number of chicks, and mortality rates. Track weight gain, uniformity and growth rates to assess flock performance.

It is important to understand the normal calving process and calf position in order to know when to intervene and assist the cow during calving.
Need to know what to do, how, when, and why?
Pass through this #Thread. If you are assisting a cow, try to pull when she pushes. Work with her, not against her. If She lets up, give her a break and then continue the cycle of pulling and pushing.
This is a good collaborative way to get the calf out of the cow with minimal stress to both cow and calf.

Apiculture is one of the most profitable agriculture business ideas you can try in this 2023.

Why?
#Thread Due to a rise in demand for honey and its by-products and a scarcity of natural honey, commercial beekeeping farms have sprung up all over the world

Azolla is an ideal sustainable feed for cattle, fish, pigs, and poultry and is also used as a biofertilizer on the farm.

It requires less investment; hence it is a low-cost alternative for a good feed and good biofertilizer.

Want to know more?
Pass trough this #Thread In dairy farms it has showed an overall increase of milk yield by 15–20% when 1.5–2 Kg of Azolla was combined with regular feed.

It has observed that feeding Azolla to poultry/chickens improves the weight of broilers and increases the egg production of layers.

Happy weekend, farmers!

As promised, here is some guidance on how to make a poultry farm a success.
Let's keep today's discussion open and learn from each other. You cannot be successful in poultry farming without knowledge and skills. Learn about housing, breeds, nutrition, vaccination programs, and general management.

Talk to people who have had both good and bad experiences so that they can guide you.

Good morning, fellow farmers.

According to messages I have on my DM, many people are asking me more about pig farming.

Here, I am going to start answering your question by telling you steps to consider if you want to start a pig farming project.

<Thread> 1. To be successful in pig farming, you should learn about housing, breeding, nutrition, marketing, and general management.
You can obtain it by interacting with specialists in this field, pig farmers, attending training, farm visits, or readings