A lot of farmers would love to raise both chickens and pigs on a commercial scale simultaneously, however, the capital required to start both business ventures is more than what most farmers can afford. Farmers are therefore forced to choose between poultry or pig farming. Before the choice is made, the farmer would definitely want to know the venture that offers the biggest return on investment within the shortest possible time. In this article, we are going to compare the two livestock ventures based on certain parameters so that you can decide as to which one is more profitable for you.
Category Archives: Livestock Farming
How Much Money Do You Need To Start a Grasscutter Farm?
According to numerous studies, grasscutter farming is one of the most lucrative forms of livestock production in Ghana. Furthermore, many people agree that its profitability is comparable to poultry farming. Judging from how grasscutter meat is one of the most popular “bush meats” in the menu of many local restaurants (“chop bars”) in Ghana, it is not hard to see why grasscutters can be so lucrative to rear.
Why Financial Literacy Is the Key to Success in Livestock Production
Succeeding in livestock farming goes beyond just knowing how to rear animals. Several other factors come into play such as knowing how to make a budget, compensating your employees appropriately and knowing how to expand your farm sustainably.
Why People Need to Take Livestock Farming More Seriously
Gradually, more people in Ghana, especially the youth, are starting to find agriculture more attractive. However, I find it interesting that many of those I’ve met would have owned some chickens, goats, sheep and occasionally, some pigs, yet most of them (farmers) have made little to no effort to advance the business side of things.
Why Farmers Are Still Disrespected in Ghana
You see, a Ghanaian is refusing to rent out his house to his fellow countryman not because the individual can’t afford the rent but rather, because of the person’s profession. Sounds absurd, right? Even though, I don’t have all the answers as to why people disrespect farmers in Ghana, I can make a few informed assumptions that I believe may be the cause.
Pay Your Farmhands an Above-Average Salary if You Want to Succeed as a Farmer
I recently visited a pig farmer at Benso with our Chief Technical Officer and we had a very lengthy conversation with him (the pig farmer). Upon our conversation, the farmer complained bitterly about how difficult it was for him to find farmhands to work on his farm and worst of all, the ones (farmhands) he could get wouldn’t stick around for even a year.
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