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1/ 🐄 Cattle fattening business is a lucrative venture, but some bad practices can hinder success. In this thread, we'll discuss common mistakes farmers should avoid to ensure a thriving business. #agribusinesstalk 
2/ 📏 Not measuring what matters: It's crucial to track key performance indicators (KPIs) like weight gain, feed conversion ratio, and mortality rates. Regular monitoring helps identify issues early and make informed decisions. #cattlefattening
3/ 🌾 Taking shortcuts on feeding: Proper nutrition is essential for cattle growth. Cutting corners on feed quality or quantity can lead to poor weight gain and health issues. Invest in quality feed and follow recommended feeding guidelines. #livestocknutrition
Planting dates
• All year round in frost free areas or greenhouse
Days to Harvest
• 80 to 120 days depends on cultivar
Harvesting duration
• 60 Days
Yield
• 20 000 - 60 000 kgs
Soil requirements
• pH 5.0 to 5.5, • Sandy loam soils, • Soil testing is key
• All year round in frost free areas or greenhouse
Days to Harvest
• 80 to 120 days depends on cultivar
Harvesting duration
• 60 Days
Yield
• 20 000 - 60 000 kgs
Soil requirements
• pH 5.0 to 5.5, • Sandy loam soils, • Soil testing is key
Seed
• 120– 160 g in a nursery seed bed of about 60 m2
• 7 - 10 days emergence
• Floating seed trays can also be used
• Ensure free drainage to avoid damping off
Transplanting
• 6 - 8 weeks after emergence
• Harden seedlings when they have 3-5 true leaves
• 120– 160 g in a nursery seed bed of about 60 m2
• 7 - 10 days emergence
• Floating seed trays can also be used
• Ensure free drainage to avoid damping off
Transplanting
• 6 - 8 weeks after emergence
• Harden seedlings when they have 3-5 true leaves
1. Transportation Business For Farmers
One of the challenges most farmers encounter is the lack of means of transportation to get their farm produce from their farms to the market. You can start a farm transport business to help farmers sort their transportation needs for a fee.
One of the challenges most farmers encounter is the lack of means of transportation to get their farm produce from their farms to the market. You can start a farm transport business to help farmers sort their transportation needs for a fee.
2. Livestock House Construction
Constructing poultry house, dairy farming cubicles and other such farming structures for use by farmers to rear their livestock.
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Constructing poultry house, dairy farming cubicles and other such farming structures for use by farmers to rear their livestock.
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Planting dates
• All year round in frost free areas or greenhouse
Days to Harvest
• 80 to 120 days Depends on cultivar
Harvesting duration
• 60 Days
Yield
• 20 000 - 60 000 kgs
Soil requirements
• pH 5.0 to 5.5, • Sandy loam soils, • Soil testing is key
• All year round in frost free areas or greenhouse
Days to Harvest
• 80 to 120 days Depends on cultivar
Harvesting duration
• 60 Days
Yield
• 20 000 - 60 000 kgs
Soil requirements
• pH 5.0 to 5.5, • Sandy loam soils, • Soil testing is key
✍️SPACING
Inrow 30-35cm
Interrow 1.5m
✍️DETERMINATE VARIETIES
Ultra quick
Star 9008
Zandra
Jam type/ oval shape
Star 9062
Star 9063
✍Semi Determinate
Star 9009,9011(round)
Star 9064,9065(jam)
✍INDETERMINATE
Round
Star 9030
star9037
Trinity
Star 9081,9082
Inrow 30-35cm
Interrow 1.5m
✍️DETERMINATE VARIETIES
Ultra quick
Star 9008
Zandra
Jam type/ oval shape
Star 9062
Star 9063
✍Semi Determinate
Star 9009,9011(round)
Star 9064,9065(jam)
✍INDETERMINATE
Round
Star 9030
star9037
Trinity
Star 9081,9082
1. Focus On One Area
A lot of farmers make the mistake of thinking that the best way to build their business is to expand into different areas straight away. For example, if you are already raising cows, you might decide that you should also raise pigs and chickens.
A lot of farmers make the mistake of thinking that the best way to build their business is to expand into different areas straight away. For example, if you are already raising cows, you might decide that you should also raise pigs and chickens.
Cont...
The problem is, you are spreading yourself too thin and taking on new livestock that you don’t have any experience with. This often leads to a poor quality product because you are splitting your time and the livestock that you initially started out with may get neglected.
The problem is, you are spreading yourself too thin and taking on new livestock that you don’t have any experience with. This often leads to a poor quality product because you are splitting your time and the livestock that you initially started out with may get neglected.
Key principles in the Cattle Fattening Business
L Sakutukwa +263774325213
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1. You buy (or produce) cattle at the cheapest possible cost per kg for fattening purposes. #agribusinesstalk (1/10)
L Sakutukwa +263774325213
follow @agribusinesszw
1. You buy (or produce) cattle at the cheapest possible cost per kg for fattening purposes. #agribusinesstalk (1/10)
2. You buy (or produce) cattle that have the highest or best potential to put on weight (i.e. ability to convert feed to weight gain - known as the feed conversion ratio - FCR). Age, health, body condition Score, muscling score, #agribusinesstalk (2/10)
frame size and condition of teeth are important factors to consider when selecting cattle for Feedlot
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How to tattoo Goats (thread)
Step 1: Clean the inner part of the ear lobe thoroughly so that the ink can easily fill the holes made by the tattoo pliers. (1/6)
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Step 1: Clean the inner part of the ear lobe thoroughly so that the ink can easily fill the holes made by the tattoo pliers. (1/6)
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Step 3: Make sure that the sequence of the tattooing characters is correct according to the certificate of registration. (3/6)
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Pork Sector Market Watch: First Quarter 2021
- LMAC
Pig production in Zimbabwe is practised by small, medium and large-scale commercial producers in all provinces of Zimbabwe. #agribusinesstalk (1/8)
- LMAC
Pig production in Zimbabwe is practised by small, medium and large-scale commercial producers in all provinces of Zimbabwe. #agribusinesstalk (1/8)
The Mashonaland provinces dominate in terms of producer areas as determined by slaughter statistics from registered abattoirs, accounting for approximately 90%. #agribusinesstalk (2/8)
About 80% of pig producers are small scale, however in terms of pigs slaughtered large-scale abattoirs account for over 70%.
Main challenges in pig pdn include inferior breeds, unavailability of funding, high feed and drug costs, persistent droughts, #agribusinesstalk (3/8)
Main challenges in pig pdn include inferior breeds, unavailability of funding, high feed and drug costs, persistent droughts, #agribusinesstalk (3/8)
Cattle Feedlotting 101 (thread)
by L Sakutukwa +263774325213
1. BEFORE ARRIVAL OF CATTLE
Before your cattle arrive, as a minimum, the following must be in place:
1.1 Cattle pen is ready to receive the cattle. (1/10)
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by L Sakutukwa +263774325213
1. BEFORE ARRIVAL OF CATTLE
Before your cattle arrive, as a minimum, the following must be in place:
1.1 Cattle pen is ready to receive the cattle. (1/10)
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Stocking density ranges between 9m2 (hard floor) to 26m2 (muddy floor) per beast
1.2. Feeding troughs are in place. Trough space per animal at least 0.75 cm
1.3. Drinking troughs are in place. Fresh, clean (fluke-free) drinking water is available. (2/10)
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1.2. Feeding troughs are in place. Trough space per animal at least 0.75 cm
1.3. Drinking troughs are in place. Fresh, clean (fluke-free) drinking water is available. (2/10)
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It's best to start with feed that has more hay/fibre than maize/protein concentrate
1.5 Cattle handling facilities are in place including loading/offload ramp, race, crush (or similar), weighing scale or weigh belt
2. (4/10)
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1.5 Cattle handling facilities are in place including loading/offload ramp, race, crush (or similar), weighing scale or weigh belt
2. (4/10)
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Optimizing Broiler Feed Conversion Ratio (a thread)
Feed conversion ratio (FCR) is a measure of how well a flock converts feed intake (feed usage) into live weight. #agribusinesstalk #ZimAgricRising. (1/20)
Feed conversion ratio (FCR) is a measure of how well a flock converts feed intake (feed usage) into live weight. #agribusinesstalk #ZimAgricRising. (1/20)
Small changes in FCR at any given feed price will have a substantial impact on financial margins. Solving, or preventing, FCR problems in a flock requires both good planning and good management #agribusinesstalk #ZimAgricRising. (2/20)
The key to preventing FCR problems is ensuring that throughout the brooding and grow-out period, good management practices are in place so that bird performance is optimized #agribusinesstalk #ZimAgricRising. (3/20)
Early Chick Mortality: Causes and Preventative Measures
Chicks are very delicate, especially during the first few weeks of their life. Hence, it is imperative to have sound management skills to keep your flock healthy.
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Chicks are very delicate, especially during the first few weeks of their life. Hence, it is imperative to have sound management skills to keep your flock healthy.
#agribusinesstalk #ZimAgricRising
A high mortality rate is an indication that something is wrong with the flock, and it demands your immediate intervention to stop further losses as failure to do so may lead to huge losses.
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#agribusinesstalk #ZimAgricRising
There are a number of causes, the most common ones being:
Poor genetics.
Poor management.
Nutritional disorders.
Diseases.
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Poor genetics.
Poor management.
Nutritional disorders.
Diseases.
#agribusinesstalk #ZimAgricRising
SWEET POTATO PRODUCTION TIPS (Part 1)- A thread #farming #agribusinesstalk
SWEET POTATOES are generally an easy crop to farm as they are not capital intensive and high yields can be realised on small tracts of land. (1/18)
SWEET POTATOES are generally an easy crop to farm as they are not capital intensive and high yields can be realised on small tracts of land. (1/18)
There are two broad categories of sweet potatoes:
l The staple type with white flesh and white or purple skin has a high starch and dry matter content.
l The desert flesh and orange skin with a high sugar and beta-carotene content. (2/18)
l The staple type with white flesh and white or purple skin has a high starch and dry matter content.
l The desert flesh and orange skin with a high sugar and beta-carotene content. (2/18)
Three distinct types of sweet potato
l Orange or copper skin with orange flesh for example Beauregard, Hernandez,Beerwah Gold, NC-3, LO-323, Centennial, Darby and Jewel.
Zimbabwean orange cultivators such as Beauregard have long, cylindrical to heavy elliptic tubers. (3/18)
l Orange or copper skin with orange flesh for example Beauregard, Hernandez,Beerwah Gold, NC-3, LO-323, Centennial, Darby and Jewel.
Zimbabwean orange cultivators such as Beauregard have long, cylindrical to heavy elliptic tubers. (3/18)
