Zambia Agribusiness Society

Let’s say you own a big farm plot and you are carrying out other agricultural activities like producing tomatoes , onions , chickens etc. Goat farming would not be a bad idea. Mission To make K10, 000 per month from the goat farming business within a space of 3 years. If one big sized fat delicious goat is sold at K500, then you just need to sell 20 to make K10, 000. A she got can produce up to 5 kids per year that means you just need 48 She Goats (does) to help you make K10, 000 per month in a year (5 kids x 4 x 12 months). Of course you will sale off older ones and males to keep the herd fresh and productive but for now you want to aim for K10, 000 in a month from just the goats. Market Analysis (SWOT Model) 1. Strengths Goats are an alternative source of nutrition in the local Zambian Home. Goats have marketability because of their low-fat content, high protein, unique taste and faster growth rate than Beef. Also men believe that they can get libido by eating a male goats

After mastering the basics of raising goats, here are some tips to help you get up to speed quickly with your new herd: 1. Goats are social animals - They belong in a herd and they depend on the herd for their own safety. Never keep just one goat. 2. Goats think like goats - Learn how to think like a goat to figure out how to keep them happy in their fencing with easy access to water, food and shelter. If you think they're being " Stubborn ," look at things from a goat's perspective. They don't know how to walk down and around an object to get to something on the other side of a fence. For example, they will just stand there looking at it, unsure of how to solve the problem. 3. Bucks are males with a mission - Respect them. When bucks are in rut, they have one thing on their minds. They can be dangerous when in rut so use care in handling them and respect that potential. Billy goats smell very strong when they're in rut. However, you don't have

A breeder should concern himself with the bodily condition of every goat in the herd so that no goat becomes too thin or too fat. Both of which, are not desirable. 1. Goat feed must always be stored in a safe place. Make sure that stored feed is protected from vermin, damp and any contamination. Use the FIFO (first-in, first-out) system when taking feed out of storage to feed the goats. 2. Provided food must be hygienic and it should be presented in a hygienic way so that every goat can share it. There should be adequate space for all the goats to eat at the same time, ensure your troughs are enough for this and also that the troughs are clean. 3. The most important part of diet is good hay/roughage. It’s all about balance! 4. Make sure that a good percentage of the diet is coming from good quality forage. 5. Adequate green feed, vitamins, concentrates, minerals and fresh water are key to a balanced diet which in turn is key to the success of goat breeding. 6. Any cha

Goat farming business is profitable. With some guidance and patience anyone will sure make a living from it. The market for goat is high and will continue to increase. Yet many young folks are not looking into this direction. Whether you desire to go into goat farming or simply rearing for personal purposes, we are willing to provide guidance. Or if you simply want to go into buying and selling of goats, which is very lucrative! Decide what type of goat business you want to do. Goat business is a diversified business. Goats produce dairy and meat, aside the excreta and hair. Goats can also be bred to sell. As a business owner explore these different aspects of the business and make money. Decide on which areas you want to focus your attention on. Identify the purpose of your goat farming business. These are not hard things and anyone can do it with a bit of commitment and guidance. ·          Does one need big money to start goat Business? No as you will discover later on. ·