Been farming hay for sometimes but am not very happy with the yield per acre and also the returns. its harvesting time and I want to know a few things in preparation for next season

1.what is the expected yield per acre
2.what can I do to improve yield per acre
3.Market as per this time(Rhodes bowman variety)
4.Fertilizer , when and what type to apply

any one with experience in this area help

In Nairobi we buy a bale at between ksh160-200/-

Do you mean Boma Rhodes or Bowman Rhodes type of grass?

Correct me if am wrong,the likes of boma rhodes are only planted once ...then you cut when they reach a required height....from a leaflet I have from Kenya seed co they are claiming it can yield up to 200 bales per season....per acre...

Twice an year around august- September and December-february productivity depends on a number of factors You apply fertilizer a month or so after harvestI usually do C.A.N)(. Returns not very good these days heavy rains alot of fodder hence poor prices but still a good deal if you dont have the time to manage other products

The most import thing is storage after harvest it get rained on you are done and you have to pay the guys doing bailing so Build a store or have a ready market