One powerful lesson from successful goat farming is simple: prepare before you purchase. If you have abundant feed available, confidence grows because feeding costs become manageable. Prepare properly first.

Pasture establishment should never be rushed. A properly established pasture generally needs at least three months to develop sufficient strength before animals arrive and begin grazing. Give pasture enough time.

Farmers with available land should therefore establish pasture well before purchasing goats. This reduces feeding pressure, supports healthier animals, lowers costs, and improves overall farm management. Plan well ahead.

Every business has dos and don'ts, and livestock farming is no exception. Understanding these principles early helps farmers avoid preventable mistakes, protect capital, and build sustainable enterprises. Learn continuously.

Relying entirely on agro-industrial by-products may become expensive when prices rise. Combining affordable pasture with suitable supplements can improve feeding economics, animal performance, and profitability over time. Always feed wisely.

Abdullah Opeyemi Akande
B.Agric. (FUNAAB)
GAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Animal Sci. (UI)
RAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Int’l Business (UU, UK)
Ph.D. in view