Emmanuel Prosper Chari

Mining, Farming

[Emmanuel Prosper Chari @EmmanuelChari]

@daddyhope Started my breeding journey. These animals are a marvel.

[Emmanuel Prosper Chari @EmmanuelChari]

🐐 Most farmers know how many goats they own.

Few know:
• Average daily gain
• Kidding rates
• Mortality rates
• Treatment history

That's why record keeping is a competitive advantage.

If it's not recorded, it's just a guess.

@Smart_FarmingT @Denisontsekohol

[BillionaireFarmer. @Denisontsekohol]

✅5 Reasons Why You Should NOT Start a Commercial Goat Farm

Before you attack me in the comments, let me be clear,

Goat farming is profitable.

There is a huge market for goat meat across Nigeria and Africa. In fact, the goat and sheep industry is worth billions of dollars.

However, one of the biggest mistakes people make is hearing those figures and assuming they will automatically become rich once they start a goat farm.

Agriculture doesn’t work that way.

The fact that an industry is worth billions does not mean those billions will enter your account.

So before you invest your hard-earned money into commercial goat farming, here are five reasons why you should not start the business.

Ironically, if you can solve these five issues, then goat farming may actually be a good business for you.

✍🏻1. You Don’t Have Patient Capital

This is the biggest mistake many beginners make.

They assume that once they buy a few goats, money will start flowing immediately.

That is not how commercial livestock production works.

Goat farming requires time. You need money for housing, feeding, healthcare, labor, security, and management.

In many cases, the business will continue demanding money from you long before it starts generating meaningful profit.

If you are using borrowed money that requires immediate repayment, or if you are depending on the goat farm to feed your family from the first few months, you may be setting yourself up for disappointment.

Commercial goat farming rewards patient investors.

✍🏻2. Your Location May Not Be Suitable

Many people believe they can successfully establish a commercial goat farm anywhere.

While goats can survive in many places, commercial profitability is another matter entirely.

👉Climate matters.
👉Weather matters.
👉Feed availability matters.
👉Disease pressure matters.

In many parts of Northern Nigeria, goat farming enjoys natural advantages because of the climate and environment.

If you are operating in a region with heavy rainfall, high humidity, or poor livestock infrastructure, your cost of production may become significantly higher.

And when your costs are higher, you may struggle to compete with producers from regions that naturally favor goat production.

Before investing, study your environment carefully.

✍🏻3. You Don’t Have a Reliable Market

Production is only half of the business. The other half is selling.

Many people focus on raising goats but never ask themselves a simple question:

Who will buy my goats?

If you cannot answer that question confidently, you should not invest heavily yet.

A profitable farm without buyers is simply an expensive hobby.

In many markets, traders source goats from major livestock-producing regions and sell them at competitive prices.

If your production costs are higher and your marketing strategy is weak, selling profitably may become difficult.

Always secure your market before expanding your production.

✍🏻4. You Are Ignoring Content Creation

This may surprise many people. In today’s world, agriculture is no longer just about production.

Visibility matters. Trust matters. Personal branding matters.

The farmers and livestock producers who consistently create content often attract customers, trainees, partners, investors, and consulting opportunities.

Many people are making money not only from their farms but also from teaching others what they know.

If you insist on operating completely in secret while others are showcasing their work online, you may be missing a major opportunity.

Your farm should not only produce animals.

It should also produce content.

✍🏻5. Your Environment Does Not Have a Strong Livestock Culture

This is something many investors overlook.

In some communities, livestock farming is a normal part of daily life.

People are used to seeing goats, sheep, and cattle.

The supporting infrastructure already exists.

#BillionaireFarmer

[Emmanuel Prosper Chari @EmmanuelChari]

@Denisontsekohol Insightful article

[Emmanuel Prosper Chari @EmmanuelChari]

@MapangireBless3 Scale from hardware. Bag a tailor made it for me

[Emmanuel Prosper Chari @EmmanuelChari]

As a new goat farmer, every dollar spent on equipment is a dollar not spent on breeding stock.

Before buying equipment, ask yourself: "Will this make me money, or just look professional?"

HERE ARE 4 CHEAPER ALTERNATIVES THAT CAN SAVE YOU DOLLARS.

🧵👇 @daddyhope @begottensun

[Richest Man in Babylon | Laws of Prosperity 💰 @RichBabylonQuot]

Make not the mistake of letting your desires exceed your earnings.

[Emmanuel Prosper Chari @EmmanuelChari]

Bottom line:

The purpose of infrastructure is to support production—not to consume your startup capital.

Save money on equipment where you can and invest more in:

• Superior breeding stock
• Fencing
• Water systems
• Quality feed

#GoatFarming #Agribusiness #FarmStartup

[Emmanuel Prosper Chari @EmmanuelChari]

4/ PVC Pipe Feeders

Metal feeders look great, but they are expensive.

Instead:

✅ DIY PVC pipe feeders = ~$20
❌ Metal feeders = ~$90

PVC feeders are cheap, durable, easy to clean, and reduce feed wastage when designed properly.

Savings: ~$70

[Emmanuel Prosper Chari @EmmanuelChari]

Happy birthday 🎂 to my better half. Long live kusvika kuzana.

[Emmanuel Prosper Chari @EmmanuelChari]

✅️ Estimate Feed Requirements

By knowing the total live weight of your flock, you can estimate feed requirements more accurately and plan your feed budget more effectively.
Good records lead to better financial planning.

[Emmanuel Prosper Chari @EmmanuelChari]

WHY EVERY GOAT BREEDER SHOULD WEIGH THEIR GOATS

Many traditional farmers rely on visual estimates, but weighing animals is one of the management practices that can improve productivity.

Here are 4 reasons why every serious goat breeder should weigh their goats regularly:

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[Emmanuel Prosper Chari @EmmanuelChari]

✅️ Administer Medicines Accurately

Most veterinary products are dosed according to body weight.

Knowing the weight of your goats ensures accurate dosing of:
• Dewormers
• Vaccines
• Antibiotics
• Other medications

[Emmanuel Prosper Chari @EmmanuelChari]

Kana uchifunga kuti une mari this 50/30/20 rule (where 30 is for savings not wants & invest 20) will humble you if follow it religiously. The upside is it will make you grow.

[Emmanuel Prosper Chari @EmmanuelChari]

When starting goat breeding, don’t take a blind leap. Research, learn the basics, and understand the industry before spending a single dollar.
Here are some YouTube channels I’d recommend for anyone starting out in goat farming

https://t.co/sUVYWPn7gf

https://t.co/DnuzrQwgyO

[Emmanuel Prosper Chari @EmmanuelChari]

A year ago, I started a Boer goat breeding project in rural Murambinda.

What began as a small idea is slowly becoming a vision.
I’ll be sharing my lessons, systems, mistakes, and progress here. Stay tuned 🐐

#GoatFarming