Improved varieties of Brachiaria have been introduced in Kenya and their adaptability is very good in many parts of the country especially in highlands, medium altitude and coastal lowlands. Brachiaria grasses are good alternative to Napier grass. It can withstand dry seasons of 3-6 months.
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Feb 4, 2021 · S: Basilisk, MG-4, Piata and Xaraes are the Brachiaria varieties that are being promoted by ILRI and Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research ...
Brachiaria grass is a “climate smart” forage that produces high amount of palatable and nutritious biomass for livestock and performs well in infertile soils, ...
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Its a Hybrid Napier Grass obtained by crossing Elephant grass and Pearl Millet... Developed in Thailand, by Dr. Krailas Kiyothong - animal nutritionist and ...
Apr 12, 2021 · It requires well-drained deep soils. Seven Brachiaria varieties are grown in Kenya. These are, Mulato II, Cayman, Cobra, Piata, Xaraes, MG-4 and ...
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Pasture/Fodder; Brachiaria Hybrid Grass. Seller: Simlaw Seeds/Kenya Seed Company. 5.0. (votes: 7). 100.0% positive feedback. Simlaw Seeds/Kenya Seed Company.
Brachiaria grass consists of over 100 species but so far only four varietiess are cultivated as pasture in Kenya. Brachiaria decumbens cv. Basilisk, B.
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Mar 30, 2021 · Farmers in eastern Kenya are avoiding the pressures of erratic rainfall, unreliable hybrid seeds, and costly fertilizers by growing Brachiaria ...
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