Question
Explain two reasons why beef farming is more developed in Argentina than in Kenya.
Answer
- Enough pasture and adequate water for livestock in Argentina due to moderate rainfall of 1000MM than in Kenya.
- Moderate temperature of 24°C during summers and above 10°C in winter ensures continuous growth of pasture Argentina than in Kenya.
- Fertile soils give rise to healthy natural pastures for livestock in Argentina than in Kenya.
- High quality exotic cattle breeds from Europe.
- Well developed infrastructures eg railway network for beef transportation.
- Large scale ranches which are well managed and mechanized.
- Availability of adequate capital
- Availability of both local and foreign markets.
- Moderate temperature of 24°C during summers and above 10°C in winter ensures continuous growth of pasture Argentina than in Kenya.
- Fertile soils give rise to healthy natural pastures for livestock in Argentina than in Kenya.
- High quality exotic cattle breeds from Europe.
- Well developed infrastructures eg railway network for beef transportation.
- Large scale ranches which are well managed and mechanized.
- Availability of adequate capital
- Availability of both local and foreign markets.
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