Hello everyone, hope everyone has had a great break during this festive season. A welcome to all those that are joining or new to this goat farming Group. Bear with me as I am fairly new on Skool still trying to figure out how it works so feel free to help and jump in whenever you can. For starters my name is Baraka. I am a Ugandan by born currently living and working in Australia and doing goats farming over back home in Uganda. I am a very passionate livestock farmer with a particular love on goats and cattle. I was born and raised at a farm, and I have been doing goats farming for almost a decade now, so I feel like I have lived alongside animals all my life. I hope to share my knowledge with others, offer goat farming courses and really interact with likeminded people from all over the globe. Please feel to participate and introduce yourself perhaps your names, where you live and what you hope to gain from such platforms. For now, I will leave this text here. Post 2: Beginner Support Title: Thinking of Starting Goat Farming? Read This First Post Text: Before buying goats, make sure you understand: ✔ Feeding basics✔ Housing requirements✔ Disease prevention✔ Costs vs profit Many farmers rush and lose money. 👉 Skills must come before goats. Are you already farming or still planning? Post 3: Engagement / Discussion Title: How Many Goats Did You Start With? Post Text: Let’s learn from each other 👇 - How many goats did you start with? - What would you do differently if starting again? Beginners, this thread will help you avoid mistakes. 🧠 QUICK TIPS POSTS (SHORT & SHAREABLE) Post 4: Tip Title: Goat Farming Tip 🐐 Post Text: Wet housing = sick goats. Always keep goat housing dry, raised, and clean. Simple changes save money. Post 5: Tip Title: Feeding Truth Most Farmers Ignore Post Text: Feeding is the biggest cost in goat farming. Underfeeding is not saving money — it’s creating losses. Well-fed goats grow faster and sell better. 📊 EXPERIENCE & STORY POSTS

Welcome to our world of goat farming. To kick off, we ask members to introduce themselves and share a picture of their workplace. Share your favorite thing for example a book, animal, movie, travel destination, etc.

Goat farming is rapidly gaining attention as one of the most in-demand and resilient agricultural enterprises today. Across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and even parts of Europe and Australia, goats are no longer seen as “subsistence animals” but as a commercial, income-generating livestock sector with strong and growing demand. Several economic, social, and environmental factors are driving this surge, making goat farming one of the most attractive agribusiness opportunities of the present and future. Rising Demand for Goat Meat and Milk One of the main drivers of goat farming demand is the growing consumption of goat meat and goat milk. Goat meat (chevon) is preferred in many cultures for its taste, tenderness, and cultural significance during ceremonies, festivals, and religious events. In many regions, demand consistently outstrips supply, leading to high and stable market prices. Goat milk is also gaining popularity due to increased health awareness. It is easier to digest than cow milk and is often recommended for children, the elderly, and people with lactose sensitivity. As urban populations grow and health-conscious consumers increase, the market for goat milk and value-added products such as cheese, yogurt, and soap continues to expand. Low Start-Up Costs and High Returns Compared to other livestock enterprises such as cattle or poultry, goat farming requires relatively low start-up capital. Goats need less space, smaller housing structures, and lower feed quantities, yet they reproduce quickly and grow fast. A well-managed goat enterprise can begin generating income within a short period. This makes goat farming highly attractive to: - Smallholder farmers - Youth and women entrepreneurs - NGOs promoting livelihoods - Investors seeking scalable agribusiness models With proper management, goats offer high returns per unit of land, making them ideal for both rural and peri-urban settings. Climate Resilience and Adaptability In the face of climate change, goat farming is proving to be one of the most climate-resilient livestock systems. Goats are hardy animals that can survive in dry, semi-arid, and marginal areas where other livestock struggle. They can feed on a wide range of vegetation and adapt to different environments.