Ranching is an integral part of the agriculture industry with economic, environmental, and cultural significance. Commonly practised in regions with vast grasslands or arid and semi-arid lands where crop farming is challenging, ranching promotes the utilization of resources in such areas. To run a ranch profitably and sustainably, ranchers need to strike a balance between […]
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Livestock farming is a primary source of income for most farmers and an intensive investment as farmers employ effort, time, and resources to nurture and protect their livestock. Production uncertainties and unfavourable events like adverse weather patterns, market fluctuations and diseases lead to production losses that impact farm cash flow, profitability and sustainability. These incidents
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In most farms, agrosilvopastoral systems (ASPS) are adopted to diversify income streams and support subsistence farming. The ASPS involves the deliberate combination of woody components (tree or shrub) with livestock keeping and/or crops in the same land. The agrosilvopastoral system is a model of production and conservation that combines silvicultural practices that complement pre-existing agricultural
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Considering livestock feeds almost three-quarters of your budget costs, setting up pasture and fodder sources will help reduce feeding costs. Setting up pastures and fodder sources for your farm is specific to your farm. Successful pasture establishment will expert consideration of different unique to your farm feeding needs. There are different factors that will determine
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Livestock Farming involves multiple tasks in enterprise and animal husbandry management that are routinely done. Without a proper farm strategy, routine tasks may become overwhelming as your projects grow leading to burnouts, abandoned projects, a drop in production, or a halt of all farm activities. Here are tips and tricks to keep a farm manageable and staff energized as you grow towards achieving your milestones and livestock farming goals.
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