Cows, pigs, chickens and growing crops in the Kanyike Project Area
LIVESTOCK The idea behind each of the livestock initiatives is essentially the same, but to illustrate we'll look at cows:
- A cross-bred cow is chosen which is a mixture of the local, hardy, long-horned variety and a European cow so that it gives a better milk or meat yield whilst being able to cope with the environment it is in.
- A family is selected by the Kanyike Project Management to receive training in how to look after a cow.
- Once the family have demonstrated their readiness to look after a cow they are given a female which will eventually have her own calves
- The first born heifer is given to another family.
The initiative brings food and income to people within the Kanyike Project villages in a self-sustaining manner. The cows in particular also provide fantastic fertiliser.
The other Livestock initiatives involve goats, pigs and chickens.
Click here to buy a chicken, goat, pig or cow for the Project.
GROWING CROPS The main source of income for most families is the crops that they grow themselves. Within the Kanyike Project area courses are given on how to make best use of land within a family's means and cultivation using organic methods is actively encouraged.
The first initiative that the Kanyike Project embarked on was growing pineapples. Other crops grown in the area now include coffee, bananas, ginger, cassava, potatoes, tomatoes, mangoes, maize... see what you can spot in this photo of the market!
