Inspiration is like a relay stick, it has to be passed on. Youth of our time it's now or never Zim Agric has to rise. Record show US$9 million monthly through exports of ostrich skin, meat and feathers to Europe, America and Asia follow thread..👇 @Zimyoungfarmers @basera_john 
Locally, demand is small but it’s an excellent export business. it is very intensive in terms of management. You should be always on the ground to be successful as a farmer. I hope for the best and want to play my small role in reviving the industry. It has so much potential.”
Ryan Johnson a poultry editor in 2018 identified that All agricultural production goes well with marketing, “I am not sure of what country we can market them in. That is why you don’t find any new farmers in that area. My understanding is that Europe is the market for ostriches
Before the industry went into crisis, around 200 farmers reared the bird commercially countrywide, but now just a few are left in private wildlife parks. Most of the abattoirs that served ostrich farmers collapsed, as did the trade association that lobbied for the PRODUCERS #RISE
Males weigh around 120kg to 145kg. Females weigh around 100kg plus Under natural conditions, a female ostrich lays 12–18 eggs. Under farm conditions, young females produce 10–20 eggs in the first year and from 40 to 130 eggs annually (most often 40–60 eggs) in subsequent years
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