Rabbit farming is increasingly becoming a profitable agricultural venture, not only because of meat production but also due to the many by-products that benefit farmers. During the Machakos ASK Show 2026, Peter Muli highlighted one of the lesser-known treasures of rabbit farming — rabbit urine.
According to Muli, rabbit urine is a valuable organic product that can be used in crop farming as a natural pesticide and insect repellent. “Rabbit urine helps chase away harmful insects and pests from crops, reducing the need for expensive chemical pesticides,” Peter Muli explained.
Rabbit urine contains nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, making it useful as an organic fertilizer when properly diluted. Farmers spray the diluted urine on crops to improve plant health while protecting them from pest attacks. This practice promotes environmentally friendly farming and helps reduce production costs.
Apart from its use in crop protection, rabbit urine contributes to sustainable agriculture by minimizing the use of synthetic chemicals that may harm the soil and environment. Many farmers are now collecting and processing rabbit urine for use in vegetable gardens, fruit orchards, and field crops.
Muli also noted that rabbit farming requires little space and relatively low capital compared to other livestock enterprises. Rabbits reproduce quickly, providing farmers with meat, manure, and urine that can all be converted into income-generating products.
“Every part of rabbit farming has value. Even the urine can help farmers protect their crops naturally and increase yields,” Muli said. His presentation demonstrated how rabbit farming is becoming a complete agricultural enterprise, offering both economic and environmental benefits to farmers across Kenya.
