Zambia Agribusiness Society

If you are just  starting poultry farming as a beginner,  then definitely, you will need to think of how to make money in your business. In this article, you will find core ideas that will help you to make money from your poultry farm. So, if you are ready for this, let’s dive right in. 1. Housing system: This is a very important factor you need to put into consideration, no matter the number of birds you are keeping the housing can make or destroy your success in poultry farming. If you have successfully worked on the housing system more than 40% of problems have been solved. I have met some farmers who have poorly constructed houses. Some poultry houses are as a result of poor housing. Ensure that you source for the services of a good poultry house mason. Note that housing is the second most expense of the poultry venture after feeds. 2. Feed and feeding: You need to map out a feasibility studies on poultry farming before you kick-start anything this will go a long way

The importance of writing a business plan for your new or existing poultry business can never be underestimated. It will give you more clarity about your business and it can be used to attract investors or to apply for a loan or grant. Unless you have your intentions for your business written down, you might miss an opportunity to communicate it to someone else or even to clarify things for yourself. Whether you’re starting or expanding a poultry business, writing a business plan will help you become clear about what you want to do and how you will be going about it. Most emerging poultry farmers will have to make use of loans or grants when starting their business. In order to access these, you will need to write a business plan and submit it to your prospective financier or grant officer. What is a Business Plan? A business plan is a basic outline of what your business is all about. It must serve as an action plan and guideline for you to use on a daily basis. The essence of it i