Brief Summary
This video provides a comprehensive guide to successful goat farming in India, focusing on practical advice and strategies to avoid common pitfalls. It covers key aspects such as farm structure, breed selection, feeding practices, disease prevention, and marketing techniques. The expert, Sumit Bhosle, shares his experience and insights from running a goat farm in the Konkan region, emphasising the importance of local market knowledge, cost management, and continuous learning.
- Focus on local breeds and markets to minimise costs and ensure demand.
- Implement preventative measures for disease control, such as proper feeding and hygiene.
- Adopt a modular approach to scaling the business, starting small and expanding gradually.
Highlights🌟
The video introduces a goat farm in Konkan with over 175 goats and 10 different breeds. It aims to teach viewers how to maintain profitability in goat farming and explore opportunities for small farmers to engage in allied agricultural businesses. The video promises to reveal the secrets of successful goat farming, despite the challenges posed by the hot climate.
Intro🎬
The presenter, Santosh, introduces the topic of why goat farms often fail and how farmers can achieve profitability. He highlights that the video will explore a successful goat farm in Sawantwadi, Konkan, with over 175 goats and diverse breeds. The aim is to provide insights into running a profitable goat farm and how small farmers can integrate goat farming into their existing agricultural activities.
What is kalifornia 30🐐
Sumit Bhosle explains the name "California 30" as a branding strategy to create a memorable identity. The name also draws a parallel between the Konkan coastal belt and the coastal region of California. This branding aims to spark curiosity and discussion, helping people remember the farm's name.
Structure🏠
The farm uses an elevated platform structure, which is traditional in coastal areas. This design isn't just for heavy rainfall but primarily to isolate the goats from the cold ground due to the high water table. The elevation, about 3.5 to 4 feet, prevents the goats from getting sick, such as developing pneumonia. The flooring uses wood instead of cement to avoid the cold, and plastic slats are an alternative, though more expensive. This setup allows for easy collection of manure, known as "Lendi," which is sold as a valuable byproduct due to its high nitrogen content from the goats' urine. The stall-fed system also prevents the spread of weeds, as the goats only eat what they are given.
Failure in goat farming❓
Sumit identifies unawareness as a primary reason for failure in goat farming. The common advice of starting with 10 females and one male can lead to a significant gap before generating income, as it takes time for the offspring to mature and become sellable. This delay can cause farmers to become discouraged and abandon the business. He suggests that farmers should assess their capacity and resources, then invest in a mix of female goats and marketable kids to ensure immediate sales and cash flow.
How to grow business📈
Sumit emphasises that goat farming should be viewed as an additional business rather than a primary one, especially in the initial stages. Scaling should be gradual and modular, allowing farmers to adapt and manage resources effectively. He advises against rapid expansion without scaling the necessary time and resources, which can lead to mismanagement and losses.
Breeds🐐
The farm houses approximately 13 breeds. Sumit explains that they focus on acquiring high-quality goats in small numbers rather than buying large quantities at once. This approach ensures better health and adaptability of the animals. He mentions popular breeds like Sirohi and African Boer, discussing the pros and cons of each. While African Boer goats are known for rapid weight gain, their high procurement cost makes them less accessible for many farmers.
Diseases🦠
The key to preventing diseases is maintaining good feeding practices and hygiene. Vaccination is also crucial, especially against PPR (Peste des Petits Ruminants), also known as goat plague. It's important to keep the area dry and clean, avoiding the use of water for cleaning, which can increase humidity and odour. Special attention should be given during climate changes, as goats are more susceptible to illness during these periods.
Water Management💧
Each compartment has a tap and bucket for water. During summer, the water is refilled about four times a day, while in cooler months, it's refilled twice.
Feed🌾
The goats are fed four times a day: at 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 4 pm. The timing of green and dry fodder depends on the season. In winter, dry fodder is given in the afternoon to keep the goats warm, while in summer, it's given in the morning. Dry fodder includes local straws from horsegram, black gram, groundnut, and finger millet. Green fodder includes Napier grass, maize, and foliage, particularly jackfruit leaves, which are highly nutritious and readily available locally.
Turnover💰
With a parent stock of 100 animals, the farm sells between 150 to 200 kids annually, averaging ₹8,000-₹9,000 per kid. This generates a revenue of approximately ₹12 lakh. Monthly expenses, including labour and feed, amount to ₹80,000, resulting in a net profit of around ₹2.6 lakh from goat sales. Additionally, the farm sells about 30-35 tons of manure annually, contributing another ₹3.5 lakh. Trading activities add variable income, resulting in an overall net profit margin of 20-25% on the investment.
Outro🎥
The video concludes by reiterating the importance of modular, step-by-step growth, patience, and realistic calculations in goat farming. Sumit encourages farmers to understand their local conditions and incorporate their own experiences into their business plans. The presenter shares Sumit's channel details and encourages viewers to subscribe for more information.
