The Trend of Climate Variability Effects on Dairy Farming in Masaba North, Nyamira County Kenya
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Date
2016
Authors
Ngare, Innocent
Koech, Michael
Manguriu, Daniel
Gichuki, Cecilia
Karanja, Joseph
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IISTE
Abstract
The dairy-climate change dilemma in Kenya cannot be mistaken. However, extensive research into dairy
farming and an understanding of the dynamics of climate variability effects is greatly lacking.The study
investigated the effects of climate variability on dairy cattle breeds in Masaba North, Kenya. The objective for
the study were to determine the trend of climate variability and its effects on dairy farming. During the study two
sampling techniques were used; purposive and systematic sampling that captured key informants and household
information respectively with a targeted sample size of 100 respondents. Further, the findings obtained were
analyzed through Statistical Package of Social Sciences and Excel. Data was presented in tables, graphs and pie
charts. The findings showed that temperature had rose by 0.80 C in the past 30 years with anomalies of rainfall
across the years indicating variability effect in the area. From the study, 89% of farmers respondent on effect of
climate variability to dairy cattle. The integral recommendations were; improve dairy cattle performance through
adoption of modern livestock techniques and harnessing immediate farmers’ education to mitigate climate
variability effects.
Description
Research Article
Keywords
Dairy farming, Climate change, Climate variability, Temperature, Precipitation
Citation
Journal of Environment and Earth Science Vol.6, No.11, 2016