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Mar 28 • 8 tweets • 5 min read
POULTRY FARMERS!!
What are the major reasons why some poultry farmers do not make money from their poultry businesses?
Though I’m writing this post for poultry farmers, the content could be useful for every other area of agribusiness too.
Enjoy reading 👇👇
1. Most Poultry Farmers are Blind to their Market.
By this, I mean, they really don’t understand the market they are playing in.
It’s very common to see Africans wake up one day and think, “Since I have xxx amount of money, which business can I start?”
The next thing he does is go to the internet or speak with some friends. A few days after that, he read and heard from people that poultry, fishery, or pig farming could make him money. The next thing he/she does is start planning how to start a poultry farm.
Every successful entrepreneur knows that this is the wrong way to start a business.
Before you start any business, you have to spend quality time understanding the market you’re planning to sell to. In the case of the poultry business (which we’re using as a case study), you’ll have to consider what kinds of poultry products your target market loves and at what time of the year they prefer them.
This is what I mean. Are you planning to sell to a group of people who love to buy broilers, cockerels, or only eggs? Would they buy your broilers only during the festive period or always? How much are they willing to pay for the eggs, broilers, and cockerels? Plus, who are the competitors who are already selling poultry products for this market?
You get my idea. To have a successful business (poultry inclusive), an entrepreneur has to start with the end in mind. You have to take some time out, even before you start anything, to understand your target market and the forces of demand and supply.
This is what will give you a great insight into your market and how to play your game as an entrepreneur.
Jul 20, 2023 • 8 tweets • 4 min read
POULTRY FARMING: MAJOR REASONS WHY SOME POULTRY FARMERS DON'T MAKE MONEY FROM THEIR POULTRY BUSINESS
Though I’m writing this post for poultry farmers, the content could be useful for every other areas of the Agribusiness too.
Enjoy reading 👇👇
1. Most Poultry Farmers are Blind to their Market.
By this, I mean, they really don’t understand the market they are playing in.
It’s very common to see Africans waking up one day and think, “Since I have xxx amount of money, which business can I start?”
If you want to start poultry farming, this is for you.🥚🐣🐔🍗
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Broiler farming thread...
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#thread.
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#Thread
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Let’s go
#Thread.
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