Recall I am an Artist and Agriculturist i need to balance both the needful.As an Agriculturist,i have great knowledge about plants and animals.Few days ago i brought to you Maize production but today i feel the need to bring you "GOAT REARING" for those who have interest in it. You need to know more about GOAT before venturing into it
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Goat farming is one of the most rewarding livestock farms that anyone anywhere in the world can participate in. Goat meat is accepted and consumed all over the world, while milk is also gaining in popularity, being sold in supermarkets in the United States, Europe and Asia and representing the bulk of the liquid milk market.
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Here in Nigeria, goat's milk is still not consumed on a large scale because farmers are not yet taking the opportunity. Would you be the farmer for that to happen? For a good reason, meat is considered the best animal meat on the market. Meat not only tastes good, it also has less fat than chicken, but it has more protein than beef, which makes it better than chicken and beef.
Goat meat has a unique taste, which is very difficult to describe, but very appealing to the palate. There are other products made from goat's milk, such as cheese, yogurt, ice cream and butter. Everything cow's milk has to offer can also be offered to goat's milk. These are the reasons why wise farmers regard goat farming as a very lucrative business and are becoming increasingly popular among modern farmers in Nigeria.
OPPORTUNITIES IN GOAT FARMING
In India and Nepal, goat farming is one of the main sources of income for families and larger producers produce more for export. China, India and Pakistan are currently the largest goat producers in the world, with great opportunities for every new farmer who wants to make a profit. It is said that Nepal still imports around 1.3 million live goats from neighboring countries such as India, which means that there is a huge opportunity for every goat in this country.
Australia is the largest exporter of live goat and goat products in the world, but it still does not meet the demand of exporting countries. Opportunities in Australia for new farmers are equally important and growing fast.
In the UK, almost all supermarkets sell goat meat and other goat products such as milk, cheese, butter and yoghurt. The demand is quite high and the farmers do not fully meet these requirements. There are many ways to earn money for goat farmers in the UK.
Goat meat is often consumed locally in Nigeria and makes up most of the delicacies of the population. The popular soup of goat meat is so delicious that people come from all over to taste it. However, only a few farmers run goat farming in the country, most of the goats consumed in Nigeria come from the Republic of Niger and the north. Nigerian miniature goats are popular in the south and east of the country, but are kept for their own use and sold in local markets from time to time despite the high demand. Any serious farmer who takes goat farming to the next level will be able to make a lot of money.
Goat farming is an important and profitable activity in every part of the world. In this article, I'll explain how anyone on a small scale around the world can grow goats and grow in any size they want. I want this article to be as comprehensive as possible, and as people start to share their ideas and understanding of goat keeping with comments, I hope this will ultimately be a great resource for small goat producers. as in poultry farming. Please read and participate by leaving a comment.
THE PROFIT IN GOAT REARING BUSINESS
First, in the earnings potential, see goats in the procurement, I would like to analyze the prospect of dollar profits, because I consider in a situation where a Nigerian farmer would lift the goat farm to the next level and start producing enough to to export it if it is in other African countries.
A fully matured goat weighs about 100 pounds and in many places goat sales are measured in pounds with every pound worth $ 1.5. Therefore, 100 pounds of goatweight will earn you a minimum of $ 150. If you produce only 500 goats a year and each one is sold for at least $ 150, you will earn $ 75,000 a year. Take $ 25,000 as a production cost, you will have $ 50,000 ($ 8,000,000) from just 500 goats as a pure profit. Is not it great?
Do not forget that goats between 2 and 3 years need to mature, in the previous estimate of benefits, I think you have spent the first three years of establishment. The 500 is a large number, but very accessible, if you take your agriculture seriously, honestly, 500 goats a year after three years is a realistic target for the small farmers. Depending on the available resources, you can start smaller and increase gradually.
Now, how can you easily and simply build your own goat business to ensure profits and sustainability? How do you start in a cost-effective manner so you do not burn your fingers? Here's what you need and what you need to do to make sure it starts quickly and easily.
I will be bringing you how to set up Goat farm tomorrow and Happy reading
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