Kenya Agricultural Research InstituteKARI Naivasha Centre

IntroductionAs the premier nationala g r i c u l t u r a l r e s e a r c ho r g a n i z a t i o n , KARI

contr ibutes to nationald e v e l o p m e n t , m o r especifically to agriculturaldeve lopmen t , t h r o u g hgeneration of technologies,n e w k n o w l e d g e a n dinnovations. Indeed, theagricultural sector is expectedto play a critical role in theattainment of Vision 2030.In its strategic plan, KARI hasadopted the value chainconcept which encompassesthe whole continuum oftechnology development tocommercialization and all theway to the consumer. Thus,the objectives of povertyreduction and food securitywill remain relevant butembedded in agriculture as acommercial undertaking. Todate, KARI has kept pace withthe increasing demands andhas been instrumental andproact ive in p rov id ingscient i f ic solutions foragricultural development.KARI t h e r e f o r e p lansdiligently and carefully so that

its programmes including thelivestock ones at KARINaivasha Centre respond toreal, current and future needs

of the livestock farmingc o m m u n i t y , o t h e rstakeholders and partners inthe sub-sector.

VisionKARI envisions a "vibrantcommercially oriented andcompetitive agriculturalsector propelled by science,technology and innovation".

MissionTo contribute to increasedp r o d u c t i v i t y ,c o m m e r c i a l i z a t i o n andcompet i t iveness of theagricultural sector throughgeneration and promotion ofknowledge, information andtechnologies that respond toc l i e n t s d e m a n d a n dopportunities.

Role Of Kari

Naivasha CentreTo generate and promotel ivestock knowledge ,information and technologiesthat respond to clients'demands and opportunities.

Sahiwal calves on Modified Nipple

Calf Feeding Method

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Improved Indigenous Chicken

The centre therefore, developstechnologies that addresspriority livestock productionchallenges and opportunitiesincluding those related ton u t r i t i o n / f e e d i n g ,management, breeding andsocio-economics for cattle,sheep and goats, poultry andpigs.

Our Strengths

• Highly t ra ined and

experienced team of livestockexperts• Ready and relevantdemand driven livestocktechnologies, informationand innovations for clients• Well equipped researchfacilities including researchfarm and laboratories

What technologiesare available?

• A p p r o p r i a t etechnologies for profitablelivestock management andnutrition/feeding.

• A p p r o p r i a t eforage/pasture productionand conservation methods.• Appropr ia te breeds(including semen) andbreeding guidelines fordifferent livestock species.

Kenya Agricultural Research InstituteKARI Naivasha Centre cont.

Recommendations oncrop/livestock integrationand livestock productionsystems interactions.' Appropriate housing and

feeding systems for livestock egNaivasha Poultry Feeder,• Mobile Calf House• Modified Nipple CalfFeeder etc.• Improved IndigenousChicken Day-Old-Chicks

Our products• Sahiwal breeding stock forlocal and export markets• A p p r o p r i a t e d a i r ycrossbreeds for improveddairy production• Quality pedigree Sahiwalsemen for local and exportmarkets• Efficient and cost effectivemanagement recommendat-ions for all livestock species• Zero grazing technologies• Pamphlets, manuals forvarious livestock productionsystems• Improved indigenouschicken germplasm for poultry

farmers

Napier/Desmodium mixture

• Dual purpose goats

for small scale farmers

• Pedigree large white pigs

NIR System

bottom left: Sahiwal Dairy Cows

bottom right: Cross- Sahiwal x

Friesian Cow

Consultancy and advisoryservices

• Consultancy/advisoryservices from experienced andwell-trained multidisciplinaryteam of livestock scientists.

• Attachment opportunities

for students.

• Training courses onvarious aspects related tolivestock production andeconomics

• Fully equipped laboratoryor analysis of livestock feeds

• Livestock feed formulationand preparation of compounds

• Facilities to conductadvanced livestock research

• Advisory services onlivestock production andFarm plans

• Poultry slaughterequipment and cold storage

• Provision of breeder'sstock to livestock farmers

• Product development e.g.dairy products

• Support in statistics andgeneral data analysis

• Conference facility atreasonable cost

Kari Naivasha demonstration plots& zero grazing unit.

The KARI demonstration plots showing various varieties of fodder crops suitable for livestockincluding the sowing of lucerne seed will be demonstrated to farmers attending the seminar.Below the zero grazing unit showing a calf with feeding utensils and dairy cattle with feed. Visitorswill also be able to visit this unit throughout the 3 day seminar. KARI officials will be on hand togive explanations and answer questions.