goat farming
Farming with goats part 9: Economics of keeping goats
It is important to understand your expected costs and profit based on your system. This will allow you to plan strategically for the coming seasons. Planning ahead is a vital part of any business, and this is especially true for agricultural businesses. Various factors influence the economics of your[...]
Farming with goats part 8: Rearing healthy, profitable kids
Having the best and most effective breeding program in the world will not help much if you cannot convert a high birth rate into high profits. Rearing the new-born kids into adult goats is essential to keep your commercial goat farm sustainable. This guide will elaborate on a few[...]
Goat production guide – Part 5: Turn your goat farming into a commercial business
Transforming from a subsistence or emerging farmer into a commercial farmer does not only mean that you will be working with higher volumes, but it also requires you to adapt your management practices to enable you to stay in control of your growing flock. Some general management practices will[...]
Farming Basics: Goat farming
Goat farming can be a lucrative business if managed properly. This guide will help you to increase your goat herd with healthy animals, and also your profits. The top meat producing goat breeds are the Boer Goat, Savanna and Kalahari Red. These animals have a bigger body frame and[...]