I published an article on how you could start a poultry farm with very little or sometimes no money. However, you are not running your farm as a hobby – you intend to make thousands, if not millions of Ghana cedis annually. To establish a poultry farm that can provide you with an exceptional standard of living, you need to invest a substantial amount of money. Unfortunately, the amount of money usually required to start such a poultry farm is unattainable by most people. Hence it would make a lot of sense to find investors.
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How to Start a Poultry Farm Without Spending a Dime
Even though many people believe that poultry farming is capital intensive, you could actually start with very little or no money.
How To Start a Poultry Farm While Working Full-time
You do not necessarily have to quit your job before you start a poultry farm. In this article, we show you how you can manage your farm efficiently while you still work full-time.
Is Poultry Farming a Waste of Time?
Poultry farming is a massive industry in Ghana responsible for the employment of thousands of people and also serves as a reliable source of additional or full-time income for farmers. With that said, one would wonder why someone would think poultry farming is a waste of time. Please continue reading the article to find out why.
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.
Reasons Why Poultry Farmers Should Consider Automation
What’s automation in poultry farming and what are the benefits? Automation is the use of automatic equipment in the farming process to increase productivity. Some benefits of automation include more efficient use of materials, better product quality, improved safety and lower labour costs.
How To Prevent Employee Theft And Other Fraudulent Activities From Happening On Your Farm
Many poultry farmers complain that employees steal from them and this has discouraged some farmers from even attempting to hire people. Remember, it will be very difficult to grow your farm without the help of some farmhands so deciding not to employ anyone could mean losing out on some great opportunities. With that said, the concern about some employees engaging in fraudulent or inappropriate activities is legitimate and here are some tips to safeguard your investment.
Four Qualities of a Good Poultry Farmer
These four qualities are
1. Problem-solving abilities
2. Time management proficiency
3. Interpersonal Skills
4. Financial management skills
A Farmer Saved His Flock Just by Reading an Online Article
This blog post describes how beneficial it can be for a poultry farmer to read wide.
Does a Poultry Farmer Need to be Good at Math?
As previously mentioned in our previous articles, poultry farming is a full-blown business similar to the businessperson who imports from abroad and sells at Makola or the individual who produces sachet water for the market. Basic knowledge in arithmetic is very vital for every business in the world. Similarly, poultry farming involves a lot of math.
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