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In this lesson we are going to compare beef farming in Kenya and Argentina

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Comparison
Similarities
- Indigenous and exotic breeds are kept in both countries.
- Beef animals kept are similar e.g. Aberdeen Angus, Hereford, etc.
- Beef farming is for local and export market in both countries.
- There is employment of modern methods of farming in countries e.g. cross breeding, AI and research.
- Both experience the problem of pests and diseases.
- Ranching is common in both countries.

Differences
- Argentina has extensive natural pastures while Kenya has inadequate pastures.
- There is a higher local demand for beef in Argentina than in Kenya due to low purchasing power.
- Pests and diseases are a major problem in Kenya while in Argentina the problem has been controlled.
- In Argentina beef farming is mainly carried out in extensive ranches while in Kenya it’s mainly carried out by small scale farmers and
ranches are few.
- Farmers in Argentina have more access to capital while Kenyan farmers have inadequate capital.
- There is a well-developed transport network in Argentina while Kenyan roads are poor which hinders transport to markets.
- Beef farming is more highly mechanised in Argentina than Kenya.