Goat farming is one of the most profitable farming businesses that livestock farmers can practice in Nigeria. Apart from cow meat, goat meat is highly consumed in many parts of Nigeria; it is greatly consumed for its unique taste, aroma and deliciousness.

Butchers in Nigeria regularly take deliveries of goats stock from farms, preparing the meat for sale in markets daily. Goat meat frequently referred to as (Bokoto) in south western Nigeria is a favorite among locals. With the right amount of information, anyone can venture into goat farming with minimal capital, compared to the costs of rearing other livestock. With consistent increase in profit farmers can reinvest and put in more goats.

Goat products such as hides and skin have a huge market demand are used in producing leather items, breeds such as black Bengal goats or Khalari red goats produce the best hides for leather production.

Other products such as manure can serve as a rich source of organic fertilizers for crop farmers especially for farmers involved in mixed farming or can be sold in bags to other farmers at tangible prices.
The advantages of goat farming cannot be over emphasized; i would be publishing subsequent posts with tips for farmers intending to go into goat farming.

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