Goat farming in Ghana is taking a new shape of improvement in the industry as the demand for goat products keeps increasing.
Goats are ruminants from which we can acquire a wide variety of products like milk, meat, fiber, manure, etc. The goat’s milk is used to produce full cream, goat powder, skimmed goat milk powder, goat butter, goat milk cream, fresh goat milk, etc.
Which animal farming is most profitable in Ghana?
Animal farming that exists includes poultry farming, pig farming, cattle farming, and goat farming in Ghana. However, it should be noted that there is a high demand for goat and their products with the potential of good economic returns for many progressive farmers, educated youths, businessmen, professionals, etc. youths to take up the goat enterprise on a commercial scale.
Do Ghanaians consume goat meat?
Restaurants like Silver Lobster and KCCR restaurants are among the top consumers of goat meat in Ghana due to the high demand and patronage of local dishes served with goat meat.
How much does it cost for goat farming?
Goat farming has become a profitable business and requires a very low investment to start one in Ghana or anywhere in the world.
| Goat Farming Requirments |
| Space to keep the goats |
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Intensive system of keeping goats
Keeping goats in an intensive system of animal husbandry involves raising goats to extract milk or meat under strict conditions with intensive care in feeding, medication, and water supply. Goats are restricted from moving freely.
The extensive system of keeping goats
An extensive system is commonly practiced in Ghana. Goat owners leave their livestock at the mercy of environmental conditions, theft, and harsh weather conditions. In this system of goat keeping, goats search for green pastures on their own to browse. The practice and the state of goat farming in Ghana under the extensive system are not the best, but this has been the tradition of many.
Semi-Intensive System of keeping goats
Keeping goats for the purpose of income generation comes with a lot of responsibilities. Goat farming in Ghana under semi-intensive is highly recommendable to practice. This system ensures adequate feeding, in the sense that goats get access to both feeds provided intensively and extensively, reducing the cost of feed price.
How much is a live goat in Ghana?
A matured goat in Ghana falls in the price range of GHS 300.00 – GHS 400.00, depending on your location. Goat farming in Ghana is very common in the country’s northern parts. Hence the estimated price of a goat will be cheaper compared to the prices in the south.
Is a goat farm profitable?
Goat farming is more profitable than most of the popular types of animal farming you know. Goat farming in Ghana is very profitable due to the high demand throughout the year.
What are the benefits of owning a goat?
Below are some of the reasons why you should consider goat Farming;
- Goat products such as meat and milk are nutritious, easily digestible, and a great source of regular income for landless, poor, and marginal farmers.
- Goat’s milk also has lesser allergic problems. It is also used as an Ayurvedic medicine for people who are ailing with asthma, diabetes, cough, etc.
- It contributes immensely to the rural economy and national income.
- Goat farming is easy to maintain and requires much less capital.
- Due to their small body size, goats don’t require a huge area for housing. Hence, they are very suitable for mixed farming with other domestic animals.
- Goats are also excellent breeders too. Interestingly, they reach sexual maturity within their 7th-12th months of age and give birth to kids quickly.
- There is less risk even in drought-prone areas for goat farming. It is not true in any other livestock farming business.
- Goats can be milked as often as required. This goes on to prevent refrigeration costs and milk storage problems.
- Goat meat has a huge demand and high prices in the local and international markets. Hence, you can also consider exporting their products to foreign countries for more profits.
- Goats can adapt to almost all types of agro-climatic environments and conditions. The animals can even bear low and high temperatures throughout the world. Also, they can tolerate hot climates more than any other animals. Diseases are also less in goats than in other domestic animals, making goat farming in Ghana profitable.
Conclusion
The goodies packed in Goat and goat products are numerous and so, goat farming in Ghana is profitable and has a bright future. Take advantage! It costs less to start goat farming in Ghana.
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