Compare dairy farming in Kenya and Denmark
Answer Text: Similarities - Dairy farmers in both countries sell their products to co-operatives. - Both countries experience similar problems of adverse weather changes and diseases. - Animals kept are similar e.g. Friesian, Ayrshire, Jersey, etc.- Milk processing and dairy products are similar e.g. liquid milk, cheese and butter. - In both countries milk is consumed locally and for export. - Both countries keep traditional and exotic breeds. - Open and zero grazing are practiced in both countries. Differences - Dairy farming in Kenya is carried outdoors most of theyear while in Denmark the animals are kept indoors for about 6 months in winter. - Dairy farming depends mainly on grass in Kenya while in Denmark it’s mostly dependent on fodder. - Dairy farming in Denmark is evenly distributed while in Kenya it is restricted to highlands. - Dairy farming is heavily mechanised in Denmark whilemechanisation lacks in many farms in Kenya. - Dairy farming is a major foreign exchange earner in Denmark while in Kenya most of dairy products are consumed locally. - Denmark achieves high yields throughout the year because they feed animals on fodder while in Kenya yields are affected by climatic changes.- Kenyan farmers practice mixed farming while Denmark farmers specialised. - Dairy co-operatives are highly developed in Denmark whereby they give grants and supply farmers with machines. - AI services are more widely used in Denmark than Kenya where only a few farmers have access to AI services since their privatisation
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