Stock rearing in settler farms in Kenya
Answer Text: Stock rearing in settler farms in Kenya-Lord Delamere carried out many experiments in sheep and cattle rearing at his Equator Ranch in Njoro though the Maasai raids in his farm and cattle diseases frustrated his efforts.-After cross-breeding exotic types with local stock, he came up with more resistant variety-The government also set up an experimental livestock farm in Naivasha.-In 1925, the Kenya Cooperative Creameries was established due to Delamere’s efforts. Later, the Uplands Bacon Factory was established near Limuru to promote pig rearing.-In 1930, the Kenya Farmers Association (KFA) was established.
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