Analysis of factors affecting dairy goat farming in Keiyo North and Keiyo South Districts of Kenya

Abstract

Dairy goat milk production is undertaken in traditional extensive production systems with limited 
resources and harsh climatic conditions. Less attention has been given to goat milk and related 
products to minimize poverty food insecurity. The main objective of this study was to analyze the 
factors of production for dairy goat farming. It was hypothesized that farmers’ factor inputs do not 
significantly impact on the output of the dairy goat farm enterprise. The study was carried out in Keiyo 
District of Kenya using a sample of 100 farmers. Multistage,Purposive and Simple random techniques 
were used. Cobb-Douglas production model,marginal value product and marginal factor cost were used 
for computations. The findings of the study revealed that the factors of production analyzed had a 
significant impact to the total output produced. It was established that land under dairy goat, cost of 
disease and pest were significant. Policy recommendations towards adequate land under dairy goats 
and improved management practices aimed at cheaper and effectively utilized inputs may be a priority 
for the dairy goat industry.