goat
Weekly Livestock Report: 4 October 2021
Beef Market feel: Demand is staying on a higher level which is supporting prices that remain relatively stable on a higher level. However, weaner prices trended upward the past week due to lower supplies. It is still expected that this price can continue to trend upward as we move[...]
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[...]
Goat production guide – part 1: The business plan
When planning to farm with goats, many aspects have to be considered. These considerations include housing, feed, and animal health. These crucial aspects will be discussed in this series in due course. The first step in any successful farming enterprise, is setting up a business plan. This will allow[...]