Author: Akin Chaktty

Growing up in a family deeply rooted in agriculture, I developed an early passion for cultivating the land, caring for animals, and exploring sustainable ways to improve farm productivity. I've worked extensively across multiple areas of agriculture, food and cash crop cultivation, poultry farming, fish farming etc. At FarmPally, I enjoy sharing practical insights drawn from real-life experiences to help farmers, pet owners, and agriculture lovers make informed, and sustainable decisions.

What is Hereford Cattle? Traditional and purebred Hereford cattle originated from Herefordshire in England, and this breed has existed since the 17th century. There are interesting facts about Hereford cattle such as natural polledness, although some are horned, its red Read more…

Pig Breeding Most farmers breed their gilts at about the age of eight months during which they are not expected to be less than 80kg. Breeding of pigs at 60kg weight has been considered adequate. Sows in good condition after Read more…

What Kind of Bed suits my Dog Pet? Dogs are friendly and active pets, but they sleep for at least 10 hours daily. Dogs need a medium-firm surface to snooze and enjoy their time alone, and you can always find Read more…

Cats are fond of sitting curled in a cool space, and they sleep for at least 10 hours daily. Cat pets are not as active as dog pets, therefore, it’s important to provide a comfortable and fluffy bed for your Read more…

What is Sherpa? Sherpa, also known as faux-shearling is a fabric that’s made from cotton, acrylic fibers, wool, or/and polyester. Sherpa is not the same as wool, it’s a curly piled synthetic fabric, likened to the clothing commonly used by Read more…

American Eskimos Border collie (Ski-Border) American Eskimos and border collies are wonderful watchdogs and pets. One of the best mixes with a border collie is American Eskimo. Therefore, an American Eskimo and border collie mix is a good combination, and Read more…

If you have a lot of vegetables and flowers in your garden, then Armadillos can come to hunt worms and grubs in your flowerbeds. Armadillos are nocturnal animals, meaning they sleep during the day and come out to visit your Read more…

Beefmaster cattle is a composite breed of Bos Taurus or Bos Indicus, Shorthorn, and Hereford cattle. It’s a super productive commercial cattle developed in the US, and the cow can produce tons of flesh and milk. The purebred beefmaster cattle Read more…

What is Blood Meal? Blood meal is a dried animal blood scraped from slaughterhouse, and processed as a constituent and a source of protein in animal feeds and as a nitrogenous fertilizer. Blood meal is commonly used in poultry feeds Read more…

If you’re a dog lover, you’re likely to have heard about dog diapers, belly wrap, or belly bands. What is the purpose of a belly band for dogs, how is it used, and how good or bad belly bands are Read more…