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Give three reasons why the Kenya highlands are suitable for dairy farming.

Answer Text:
a) The region experiences low temperatures ideal for survival of exotic breeds (averaging 18◦c). b) The areas receive high and well distributed rainfall which ensures abundant supply of natural pasture and water from permanent rivers.
c) Fertile volcanic soils which have ensured there is quality nutritious cover of grass. d) Well established infrastructure e.g. roads which ensures quick transportation of milk to processing plants. e) High population which offers ready market for dairy products. f) Availability of processing and storage facilities near dairy farms to transform milk into less perishable products
which has increased the rate of milk production. g) Provision of veterinary services and demonstration farms by the government which promotes rearing of high quality dairy breeds.