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

Every livestock farmer needs this; after trying to grow alfalfa for a long time and not succeeding, I finally cracked it. Feeding is one of the biggest challenges of livestock farming in Africa, to compliment the brachiara grass, I decided to also plant alfalfa.
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[@michellepadilla5384]

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!!

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Thanks for sharing with us 🙏🏾

[@Gamma19245]

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]

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

[@kwabenaafful4083]

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]

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]

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

[@johnspizziri1919]

@@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]

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

[@NewEraSSKid]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

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

[@martinuzoho9397]

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]

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

[@martinuzoho9397]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

That’s good to know 👍🏾

[@marygloria1260]

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]

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

[@princechineduuche5550]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Hello Prince, thank you. Pleasure is always mine. How are things at your end?

[@STDfarms]

This Alfalfa saved me. Thanks for the video my Star

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

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

[@STDfarms]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

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

[@kojoabaka]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

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

[@kojoabaka]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

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

[@kojoabaka]

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

[@abkulorto7403]

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.

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Thanks for sharing, how is Kenya?

[@josephnakale7343]

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.

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Thanks for the insight and Thanks too for supporting 🙏🏾

[@lesleyphokontsi2740]

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]

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

[@lesleyphokontsi2740]

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

[@lucynluyali573]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Hello Lucyn, are you done with the research?

[@paulbrown609]

Thanks again keep us posted on alfalfa progress.

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

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

[@paulbrown609]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Yes, we are all doing great too

[@udezeanthony6491]

You are the man,Fred .

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Hello my man, hope everything is fine at your end?

[@udezeanthony6491]

@@FarmingInAfricaOfficial It's really fine, my brother.

[@KlassLanyu]

Thanks sir

[@encounterfarms632]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

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]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

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

[@christopherwaddle1859]

Mr fred well done what about Gloris gyanna

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

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

[@blessingpereye1258]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Oh okay. Thanks for the feedback

[@AOABVACADEMY]

Can I purchase Alfafa seeds from you?

[@KufaruwengaRejoiceTatenda]

Well explained

[@simmonsjalen65]

Com sale tool?

[@ramadhanhabib79]

Good ideas

[@abuvet857]

Thanks for the information

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

You’re welcome. Are you a Vet?

[@adams2726]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

I will be glad to, kindly send me a message on [phone]

[@adams2726]

Ok I will do that thank u

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Great 👍🏾

[@amvic207]

always on top.!!!👏👏👏

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

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

[@amvic207]

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

[@josephkayembe8433]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

You will need about 3 kilos please

[@josephkayembe8433]

@@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.

[@obailyas]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Yes you can. Get in touch with the team on [phone]

[@peternongo4665]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Ideally, 1kg=1 acre

[@yawfrimpong6619]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Alright. Please send us a message on WhatsApp [phone]

[@howardroye370]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

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

[@markhandy9353]

@@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.

[@OkaymusFarms]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Hello Raji, I will share that and how you can get it In Nigeria with you soon

[@blastking2006]

Is Lucern and alfafa the same

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Not exactly the same, but yeah same family

[@lympait2845]

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

[@papavirgop]

Fred I need brachirra grass seed and alphafa

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Hello Papa, kindly send us a text on WhatsApp [phone] to place your order

[@benjaminappiah5113]

Thanks bro ❤

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

You’re welcome Ben. How you doing?

[@benjaminappiah5113]

@@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Great Boss

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

That’s good to know

[@jackbalde8261]

Fred, please I need to speak to you

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Please get in touch on WhatsApp [phone]

[@mwanatz5980]

Thank you 😊.

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Pleasure is mine. How are you doing?

[@mohibullahofficial7961]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Well noted. Thanks

[@FlorenceOfosuSarpong]

Please your location

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

We’re at Achimota, near the achimota DVLA

[@lympait2845]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Hello Lym, kindly send us a message via WhatsApp on [phone] and we can help you from there

[@awesomeobot4971]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Sorry about that. Have you gotten a response now?

[@kwesiassabere756]

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]

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]

@@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]

Okay kindly send us a message through WhatsApp on the number [phone] and we can get your hay to you

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

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

[@WalIbru]

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

[@jackbalde8261]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

We’re in Ghana. Please get in touch on WhatsApp [phone]

[@Green_Gold_Farm_Gh]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

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

[@Green_Gold_Farm_Gh]

@@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]

Alright sure. Will do

[@victortarwo5757]

Can you mix the both to feeds ur livestock

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Yes you can with the right formula

[@arnoldreyes6469]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Yeah man. Kindly contact us on WhatsApp [phone]

[@louiseenyonamkpikpitse9671]

Interesting

[@taphabeye7985]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Kindly contact our agrostore on [phone] for all details

[@bukenyajoseph2785]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

We have some at our agrostore. Kindly contact [phone] on WhatsApp

[@fermekulisha]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Hello Ferme, yes that should be our collective goal. One love 🙏🏾. How are things at DRC?

[@fermekulisha]

@@FarmingInAfricaOfficial things moving in a positive direction, tnx

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

That’s good to know

[@erastusasowata9228]

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]

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

[@o3integratedfarming492]

Bravo

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Thanks very much. How is your farm doing?

[@yunglion307]

Wow.

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

Yeah. Have you tried growing it?

[@yunglion307]

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

[@FarmingInAfricaOfficial]

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