Livestock Farming

Syllabus tag: KCSE | Geography | Form 3 | Topic 30 Livestock Farming

Lesson objectives

By the end of this topic, you should be able to:

• Describe nomadic pastoralism and the problems facing it.
• Describe commercial dairy farming in Kenya and compare it with Denmark.
• Describe beef farming in Kenya and compare it with Argentina.
• Explain mixed farming and its advantages.

Summary

Livestock farming is traditional or commercial. Nomadic pastoralism moves herds in search of pasture and water in the ASALs. Commercial dairy farming concentrates in the Kenya Highlands, where cool climate and reliable rainfall suit exotic breeds. Beef ranching occupies the drier margins. Mixed farming combines crops and livestock on one holding.