Brachiaria The Wonder Grass Growth Rate.

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Brachiaria is one of the most important tropical grasses and is widely distributed in eastern and central Africa. It is an emerging forage option for livestock production in Kenya and East Africa. Due to its high above ground biomass and nutritive quality than local grass it offers livestock farmers a viable option to complement existing grasses.
Benefits of Brachiaria grass to livestock:
Produces high forage biomass.
Has high crude protein content.
Is pest and disease resistant.
It is drought tolerant.
It establishes easily.
Regenerates within a short time.

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@mujunansimichael7378 29 күн бұрын

That's great growth rate

@user-fl7th3jx2c Ай бұрын

Well done.can you please give us another name for brachiria grass

@maherleprofdefrancais9577 Жыл бұрын

Welcome, i am from TUNISIA I subscribe in your channel KZfaq

@shybee1354 Жыл бұрын

Thanks and wecome to my channel😊

@healthonlinecademy02 Жыл бұрын

This is so beautiful ❤️❤️ it grows so fast aki. Thanks for sharing 🥰🥰🥰

@shybee1354 Жыл бұрын

Yes dear,it grows really fast especially during this rainy season.Thanks

@maherleprofdefrancais9577 Жыл бұрын

Melissa EvaGrace it's great for me to have a great friend like you I am from TUNISIA

@muratdeniz7102 8 ай бұрын

lovely video some information pls how dud you plant s in line what's the gap between plants thank you

@melrosebrowne-morgan9330 7 ай бұрын

Wow it grows so fast

@shybee1354 7 ай бұрын

Yes,it does.especially during the rainy season

@3200320032oo 9 ай бұрын

Hi. Could you tell us about its nutritional value as per your assessment. Thanks.

@geoffreyosise2436 6 ай бұрын

best grass, where can I find in Uganda

@shybee1354 4 ай бұрын

I have no idea where to find in uganda because am in kenya

@MohhranMg 2 ай бұрын

How do I get them in Coast?

@R_M_20246 4 ай бұрын

How tall does it grow ?

@malum_flexsz3662 Жыл бұрын

Indeed it's the wonderful grass how can we have it in Eswatini kingdom

@shybee1354 11 ай бұрын

I dont if the seeds are availlable in south africa,just try to check for it in Agrovet shop

@mugodomaluhila807 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful.What season was it ,did u water it ,if so how much did u water it

@shybee1354 Жыл бұрын

We planted rainy season.but we never water them even during dry season.if u plant during dry season you will need to water it atleast until it starts rooting the let it be

@noornoor-lz6rb Жыл бұрын

@@shybee1354 please .. how many months in the dry season ??

@shybee1354 Жыл бұрын

Its actually a drought resistant grass .grow during rainy season and it will survive without water when fully grown.it should take about 3-6monts depending on climatic conditions of your place.This is Eldoret,Kenya

@malum_flexsz3662 Жыл бұрын

How can I have the brachiaria seeds it's so interesting indeed that will help In feeding my livestock

@shybee1354 11 ай бұрын

Yes,its really good.U can make silage out of it as well

@olaoduniyi Жыл бұрын

How do we plant it from seed? And what is the protein content?

@shybee1354 Жыл бұрын

I planted from root splits 50cm apart and 25cm within rows.u can as swell plant the seeds by covering it with light soil or sow the seeds in a nursery bed and transplant the seedlings after 6weeks

@noelrotich848 Жыл бұрын

Did you plant with manure or fertilizer

@shybee1354 Жыл бұрын

Actually we planted on a previously cow shed(biutab tuga).so we didnt need to use any manure we just planted without any

@Depseyimbin52 Жыл бұрын

Why you cut them all? What happen to those cuttings?

@shybee1354 Жыл бұрын

To feed it to the cows

@ngirinyika8136 Жыл бұрын

Where can i get the seeds?

@shybee1354 Жыл бұрын

I grew mine with splits.If u are around Eldoret I can give u some splits.for the seeds,try agrovet

@SIRLEE 5 ай бұрын

That’s not bracharia my dear. It’s some other indigenous grass specie in Uganda.

@shybee1354 4 ай бұрын

We have many varieties of bracharia and this is one of it.

@Depseyimbin52 Жыл бұрын

Looks like lemon grass

@shybee1354 Жыл бұрын

Exactly but this one is fodder grass

@anthonytowett3642 11 ай бұрын

Where can i buy slits?

@shybee1354 11 ай бұрын

In Eldoret.drop your contacts for more info

@lorine_achieng 5 ай бұрын

I would love to get the too@@shybee1354

@ophaketsephatshimo5152 4 ай бұрын

Seeds please

@shybee1354 4 ай бұрын

If u are in kenya u can find it from my farm in Eldoret

@asiabdul2319 Жыл бұрын

how do I get the seed

@shybee1354 4 ай бұрын

If u are in kenya I can give u some from my farm

@asiabdul2319 4 ай бұрын

@@shybee1354 can you share your number please ?

@JBK1964 6 ай бұрын

This is lemon grass