Chasing 1,000 Litres: Meet the Gen Z Farmer Milking 400 Litres Daily | Dairyverse TV

Are you wondering if dairy farming is a profitable business for young people in Kenya? Meet Kelvin Gikuhi Gitau (popularly known as Youngdon), a 23-year-old Gen Z farmer who built a thriving zero-grazing dairy empire in Kiambu County right out of high school! ​In this episode of the Livestock Investors Show by Dairyverse TV, Kelvin shares his incredible journey from growing coriander (dhania) to producing 300-400 liters of milk daily with his herd of Friesian cows. If you want to learn how to significantly reduce the cost of dairy feed, build a proper zero-grazing cow shed, and successfully turn grass into money, this video is a masterclass in profitable agribusiness. ​📌 What You'll Learn in This Video: ✅ ​How to start dairy farming with minimal capital and scale using cooperative (Sacco) loans. ✅ ​The exact feed formulation (TMR) Youngdon uses to cut daily dairy meal costs. ✅ ​The real cost of milk production per cow and how to maximize your monthly profits. ✅ ​Expert tips on silage, Napier grass, and preventing common cattle diseases. ✅ ​Why the youth should embrace self-employment in agriculture over traditional office jobs. ​⏳ Video Chapters: [00:00] Intro: Meet the 23-Year-Old Gen Z Dairy Farmer [02:45] The Origin Story of Young Don Farm [04:54] From Selling Dhania (Coriander) to Buying the First Cow [06:52] How to Leverage Sacco Loans to Grow Your Agribusiness [10:28] Why Friesian Cows are Best for High Milk Yields in Kenya [13:39] Breaking Down the Real Cost of Milk Production per Cow [17:06] Feed Formulation: Mixing Your Own Dairy Meal to Cut Costs [20:25] TMR Feeding Strategies and Napier Grass Tips [26:32] The Truth About Silage: Common Mistakes Farmers Make [29:29] Navigating Farm Challenges: Water Shortages & Diseases [34:21] Budget Breakdown: The Cost of Building a Zero-Grazing Shed [36:26] Proper Calf Rearing and Herd Management [44:37] Why Youth Should Choose Agriculture over Employment [47:50] Final Advice for Aspiring Young Farmers ​🔔 Love this story? Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE to Dairyverse TV for more inspiring agribusiness success stories and expert livestock farming tips! 📱 Follow Dairyverse Stay connected with the journey and get more farming tips here: WhatsApp:- https://wa.me/254743699774 YouTube:    / @dairyversetv   TikTok:   / dairyverse   Facebook:   / dairyverse   Instagram:   / dairyversetv   Dairy farming in Kenya, Githunguri dairy farmers, Young Don Farm, Agribusiness success stories, Friesian cows Kenya, Milk production costs, Gen Z farmers Kenya, Kiambu County agriculture, Livestock investment. #DairyFarming #YoungDon #Githunguri #Kiambu #Agribusiness #GenZFarmer #SuccessStory #LivestockInvesting #KenyaAgriculture #DairyverseTV