EVERY LIVESTOCK FARMER NEEDS THIS | GROWING ALFALFA FOR THE FIRST TIME

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  • Опубліковано 24 гру 2024

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  • @michellepadilla5384
    @michellepadilla5384 2 роки тому +11

    What I learned from google: The name lucerne is the more commonly used name in the United Kingdom, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. Alfafa is use in North America. Thanks for showing us Alfafa!!

  • @Gamma19245
    @Gamma19245 2 роки тому +26

    Fred, I have grown in for years in my cattle ranch. They help in early dry season but one big warning ⚠️. It causes severe bloating in animals if they eat it exclusively for a while. You must mix them with other grasses or feeds. Just like beans that make us pass gas a lot. Alfalfa has a lot of protein that gives gas in animals like beans does us but because they have 4 chambered stomach, the gas gets trapped and causes bloating. In worst cases it can kill your animal. I will advice you plant it with seasonal rye grass so the rye will outgrow the Alfalfa but not kill it and will also die off first as the dry season approaches leaving the Alfalfa to sustain the animals another month or two. I broadcasted it at planting. It's better that way. They are like peanuts 🥜 (ground nuts) and don't do well bunched up as they grow. My cows love it but I mix their diet. Thanks and good.

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому +2

      That’s good to know and thanks for sharing. I will also do more research on it and share what I get

    • @kwabenaafful4083
      @kwabenaafful4083 2 роки тому

      Hello bro can I know where your farm is ? I want to start my livestock farming and would need more info before I start especially their feeds … would like to visit your farm to learn more… thanks

  • @johnspizziri1919
    @johnspizziri1919 Рік тому +3

    I am an ag and science teacher in The United States. I am very hopeful and excited for your channel. It is guys like YOU who are going to change the world. God Bless you!!

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  Рік тому

      Awesome! Thank you! Are you planning on coming to start a farm too?

    • @johnspizziri1919
      @johnspizziri1919 Рік тому +1

      @@FarmingInAfricaOfficial no. I started one 40 years ago, built it up and sold out when the kids left home. Long story. Long story.

    • @temitopepaul-iroye232
      @temitopepaul-iroye232 4 місяці тому

      ​@@johnspizziri1919I would like to get in touch with you. I am an Ag teacher.

  • @NewEraSSKid
    @NewEraSSKid 2 роки тому +2

    Over 30 years ago the University of Ibadan , Nigeria had Alfalfa in the Dept of Agriculture Cattle Ranches and they grew beautifully well

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому

      That’s good to know. Hopefully they could help other farmers grow some. Have you checked if they still have some?

  • @marygloria1260
    @marygloria1260 2 роки тому

    Fred,am so glad as I have heard that you're from my country Uganda, welcome back,l just request you that next time if u are going back inform me and I send you something

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому

      Hello Mary, I’ll be happy to meet you next time I’m around. Have you contacted us on WhatsApp yet?

  • @princechineduuche5550
    @princechineduuche5550 2 роки тому +2

    God bless you, you are great Mr Fred and with good heart.

  • @STDfarms
    @STDfarms 2 роки тому +1

    This Alfalfa saved me. Thanks for the video my Star

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому

      Hello, that’s good to know. How many acres of Alfalfa do you have?

    • @STDfarms
      @STDfarms 2 роки тому

      @@FarmingInAfricaOfficial just 1 because I have limited animals. Now thinking about to scale and expand

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому

      Okay that’s great. All the best in soaring up higher

  • @fermekulisha
    @fermekulisha 2 роки тому

    Keeping Thomas Sankara's vision of us feeding ourselves, should be our goal.
    1 lov Africa.
    Representing Africa from Kinshasa, DRC.

  • @BusinessMartin
    @BusinessMartin 2 роки тому +2

    Wow!...... Thanks Fred.... Can't stop listening yo you ....I just love your drive but the part of you that really appeals to me is your Humility
    I wish I can do more for humanity......

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому +1

      Hello Martin, the pleasure is mine. Yes we can all play our tiniest parts for humanity. How is everything with you?

    • @BusinessMartin
      @BusinessMartin 2 роки тому

      @@FarmingInAfricaOfficial life's good by God's grace.. Thank you

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому

      That’s good to know 👍🏾

  • @lesleyphokontsi2740
    @lesleyphokontsi2740 2 роки тому

    Hello Fred. Thanx for being so resourceful. It is highly appreciated. Kindly take me through the stages of how to plant alfalfa. I checked for step by step guide on how to plant it but I couldn't get anything. Please help

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому +1

      Alright Leslie, my team and I will put that together update you once it’s ready

    • @lesleyphokontsi2740
      @lesleyphokontsi2740 2 роки тому

      @@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Thanx a million Fred. Much appreciated. Will hear from you and your team once done. I am in Botswana. Stay blessed

  • @kojoabaka
    @kojoabaka 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome!! Can’t wait to have this seed becomes available for sale and purchase. Congratulations.

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому +1

      Hello, we will be glad to help you with that. Do you have our WhatsApp contact?

    • @kojoabaka
      @kojoabaka 2 роки тому

      @@FarmingInAfricaOfficial yes, I do. Will u be selling the alfalfa seeds now as well?

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому +1

      We are currently not selling the alfalfa but when it’s ready, I will inform you

    • @kojoabaka
      @kojoabaka 2 роки тому

      @@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Thank you very much. 👍👊🤝🙂

  • @erastusasowata9228
    @erastusasowata9228 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for all the i nformation you're pouring out to African farmers and who to be farmer in future
    GOD will reward you
    Erastus (Atlanta Ga USA)

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому +2

      Hello Erastus, I’m glad I’m making an impact. Do you have a farm or has plans of starting soon?

  • @kwesiassabere756
    @kwesiassabere756 2 роки тому +2

    Hello Fred, I am curious about about your hay bales. Since you have the machinery to create these bales, have you considered the idea of creating more to sell out to other farms as well, should you get such an enquiry please? That can be another form of income and this can be delivered straight from your farm, so you could sell with delivery with a minimum order quantity of 50 or more and not less, plus delivery charges, what do you think sir?

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому

      Hello Kwesi, thanks for your suggestion. Yes we have considered that and are already selling some of the bales. Do you or know someone who needs some?

    • @WalIbru
      @WalIbru 2 роки тому

      @@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Fred, I could use some bales. How much do you take per bale and what’s the capacity you can supply weekly? Also what the wgt per bale?

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому

      Okay kindly send us a message through WhatsApp on the number +233241177677 and we can get your hay to you

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому

      Yes we can supply weekly, any quantity you want to wherever

    • @WalIbru
      @WalIbru 2 роки тому

      @@FarmingInAfricaOfficial that’s great. Will hit you up on WhatsApp

  • @paulbrown609
    @paulbrown609 2 роки тому

    Thanks again keep us posted on alfalfa progress.

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому

      Hello Paul, it’s always nice to see you here. Will sure do. How are things at your end?

    • @paulbrown609
      @paulbrown609 2 роки тому

      @@FarmingInAfricaOfficial things are okay on my end , wish the same for you and your family and staff

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому

      Yes, we are all doing great too

  • @lucynluyali573
    @lucynluyali573 2 роки тому +1

    Hallo Fred,let me watch first then I'll do the research

  • @victortarwo5757
    @victortarwo5757 Рік тому

    Can you mix the both to feeds ur livestock

  • @christopherwaddle1859
    @christopherwaddle1859 2 роки тому +1

    Mr fred well done what about Gloris gyanna

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому

      Hello Christopher, I will do my research on that and share with you when done. How much do you also know about it?

  • @udezeanthony6491
    @udezeanthony6491 2 роки тому

    You are the man,Fred .

  • @Jamal_dont_mess
    @Jamal_dont_mess 2 роки тому

    Thank you for showing us what you are doing, as I am also in the process of starting farming with goats obviously o WI try this feed, we call it Lucerne here on Southern African.

  • @abkulorto7403
    @abkulorto7403 2 роки тому

    Excellent work.Love your selfless initiative.work on the spacing between rows and between plants.you can harvest after every 35-45 days.
    In Arid and semi arid lands, we grow them using drip irrigation( even in the worst drought).Introduce also Desmodium grass.Lots of greetings and support from Kenya.

  • @encounterfarms632
    @encounterfarms632 2 роки тому +1

    Patiently waiting for when the seeds become available.
    Another problem we have is finding good breeders.

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому +1

      Yes! But my team and I are working to make good quality seeds accessible to every African farmer. Is that something you will be interested in?

    • @encounterfarms632
      @encounterfarms632 2 роки тому +1

      @@FarmingInAfricaOfficial We purchased some brachiara seeds from you which is doing well. Looking forward to when the alfafa will also be available.

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому

      Very well, I will update you when we do. But in the meantime, you can get in touch with us on our WhatsApp

  • @josephkayembe8433
    @josephkayembe8433 Рік тому

    Hi, how much kilo of Alfalfa seed you need for 1 hectare of land and what is the price please?

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  Рік тому

      You will need about 3 kilos please

    • @josephkayembe8433
      @josephkayembe8433 Рік тому

      @@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Thank you. And the price of a kilo please? You can tell me it in Ghanaian currency or in US Dollars if you like.

  • @blessingpereye1258
    @blessingpereye1258 2 роки тому

    Not the first in west Africa. It is grown in Nigeria
    Thanks for the good work

  • @peternongo4665
    @peternongo4665 4 місяці тому

    What size of land can 1kg alfa alfa seed be planted

  • @adams2726
    @adams2726 2 роки тому

    Am so excited Fred I will get in touch I really need to talk to u bro

  • @obailyas
    @obailyas 7 місяців тому

    I'm in Nigeria how can I get the brachiaria, Napier and Alfalfa seed

  • @simmonsjalen65
    @simmonsjalen65 Рік тому

    Com sale tool?

  • @yawfrimpong6619
    @yawfrimpong6619 Рік тому

    Please I want some of the alfalfa grass send, I have done a lot of research on it

  • @Green_Gold_Farm_Gh
    @Green_Gold_Farm_Gh 2 роки тому +1

    Some alfafa varieties does well in African climates , I planted some 4weeks ago and so far is doing very well 👌

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому +1

      Oh that is good to know. Do you mind sharing that with me?

    • @Green_Gold_Farm_Gh
      @Green_Gold_Farm_Gh 2 роки тому

      @@FarmingInAfricaOfficial there's a video on my channel when I was planting it , its just a trial phase but I will record some video updates when I get back to ghana and send them to you

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому +1

      Alright sure. Will do

  • @howardroye370
    @howardroye370 2 роки тому

    Hi Fred, I am in Jamaica. Can you share the type of Alfalfa seeds that you are planting?

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому +1

      Hello Clement, this is just a trial phase so I’ll let you guys know in my next video

    • @markhandy9353
      @markhandy9353 Рік тому +1

      @@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Trial or not, providing the name to this farmer would help him out, let's learn to share what we have as Africans because a random white farmer would have given the name regardless of trial.

  • @abuvet857
    @abuvet857 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the information

  • @KufaruwengaRejoiceTatenda
    @KufaruwengaRejoiceTatenda 11 місяців тому

    Well explained

  • @papavirgop
    @papavirgop Рік тому

    Fred I need brachirra grass seed and alphafa

  • @taphabeye7985
    @taphabeye7985 Рік тому

    Hi bro how much is one kg of alfalfa I live in Sénégal I want to start it there

  • @ramadhanhabib79
    @ramadhanhabib79 2 роки тому

    Good ideas

  • @bukenyajoseph2785
    @bukenyajoseph2785 2 роки тому

    Where can I buy good bracheria and Alfa Alfa seeds in Uganda?

  • @blastking2006
    @blastking2006 Рік тому

    Is Lucern and alfafa the same

  • @KlassLanyu
    @KlassLanyu 3 місяці тому

    Thanks sir

  • @lympait2845
    @lympait2845 2 роки тому

    Sir how can I buy your brachiaria grass?...

  • @louiseenyonamkpikpitse9671
    @louiseenyonamkpikpitse9671 2 роки тому

    Interesting

  • @jackbalde8261
    @jackbalde8261 8 місяців тому

    Hello sir in what country you guys from please, I need to speak to you sir

  • @OkaymusFarms
    @OkaymusFarms 2 роки тому +1

    What alfafa variety is that. Not all ur viewer can buy from Ghana . Here am in nigeria

  • @amvicVLOGS
    @amvicVLOGS 2 роки тому

    always on top.!!!👏👏👏

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks Vic. I appreciate seeing you here always. What’s up it’s you?

    • @amvicVLOGS
      @amvicVLOGS 2 роки тому

      @@FarmingInAfricaOfficial is a pleasure my brother to hear you.

  • @jackbalde8261
    @jackbalde8261 8 місяців тому

    Fred, please I need to speak to you

  • @arnoldreyes6469
    @arnoldreyes6469 2 роки тому

    Can i have some seeds? Im ur Subscriber from the Philippines. Pls let know how to avail. Thnx man

  • @benjaminappiah5113
    @benjaminappiah5113 2 роки тому

    Thanks bro ❤

  • @o3integratedfarming492
    @o3integratedfarming492 2 роки тому

    Bravo

  • @SH-bw5fx
    @SH-bw5fx Місяць тому

    Animals in gestation means
    Time conception to birth .
    No " women" is fed brachiaria nor lucerne ❤

  • @mwanatz5980
    @mwanatz5980 2 роки тому

    Thank you 😊.

  • @FlorenceOfosuSarpong
    @FlorenceOfosuSarpong 5 місяців тому

    Please your location

  • @lympait2845
    @lympait2845 2 роки тому

    I am from Philippines sir... Pls help me how to buy your brachiaria grass...

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому

      Hello Lym, kindly send us a message via WhatsApp on +233241177677 and we can help you from there

  • @yunglion307
    @yunglion307 2 роки тому

    Wow.

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah. Have you tried growing it?

    • @yunglion307
      @yunglion307 2 роки тому

      @@FarmingInAfricaOfficial i have been feeding my goats alfalfa as extra feed, it provides extra nutrients for them. But i havent tryed growing it.

    • @FarmingInAfricaOfficial
      @FarmingInAfricaOfficial  2 роки тому +1

      Oh that’s good to know. A smart way of feeding 👍🏾

  • @mohibullahofficial7961
    @mohibullahofficial7961 Рік тому

    Tell what is alfalfa instead 4 min u talk nothing meaning full

  • @awesomeobot4971
    @awesomeobot4971 Рік тому

    My name is Awesome from Nigeria, I have sent you a WhatsApp message , I'm yet to get a response