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Sheep Dairy Farming

Sheep dairy farming is considered as a lucrative venture. This is true provided that you are aware of some things to consider. If you know these things, it would be easier for you to run the business and to make it grow.

Before you begin your sheep dairy farming business, there are some important things first to keep in mind. This article will provide you with the information that you are looking for.

Location and the Size of the Farm

If you are planning to establish your business, among your considerations are the size and the location. Make sure that you know how big your desired farm is for you to easily decide the location where to establish your venture. The location on the other hand should also be conducive for your sheep. There are a couple of things to remember when choosing location:

  • Access to water and food
  • Accessible for your part
  • Comes with conducive climate for sheep to grow healthy

Budget

Budget is also important if you are planning to establish your sheep dairy farming. Without proper budget, it would be impossible for you to start your farming venture. If you do not have the right capital needed in opening this kind of business, you have plenty of options. First is to apply for business loans in your place. Another is to ask for financial assistance from your friends and relatives. With these, it would be easy for you to secure the budget needed in establishing your business.

The Sheep and Equipment Needed

Dairy farming requires from you certain things. First of which is the sheep itself. Choose a number of sheep according to the size of your desired farm. Of course, you must also consider purchasing male sheep so that you can breed your own sheep in the future. You can purchase those newly-weaned sheep or those matured ones. It is completely up to you. On the other hand, you need dairy equipment when planning to establish your sheep dairy farming. Usually, the equipment is expensive, but it is just a one-time investment. Make sure that you pick the equipment with the best features so that it will last longer than the usual.

Your Target Market

Right after everything is set, the next thing to consider is your target market. This implies that you should know where to deliver your dairy products. You can contact the supermarkets and department stores in your place and ask if you can provide them the products from your farm. On the other hand, you can also make a list of customers by visiting households. Direct supply is even easier than getting contracts in supermarkets. However, it is still your overall choice on how you can fish for the customers of your sheep dairy farming business. Just make sure that you have the list already before you begin operating your business.

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4 Comments

  • Lyudmila said on June 16, 2013
    Even the East Friesian doesn't procedure much milk. I've lived? with sheep all my life and i got some goats about five months ago, forget about the sheep and invest in a goat it procedures more milk and sheep are just plain stupid whilst goats and inquisitive and affectionate. East Friesians procedure the most milk out of all sheep but have long hair if you want short haired sheep the only one i can think of that could possibly procedure enough milk would be the katahdin which is meant for meat.
  • pradeep gautam said on March 14, 2014
    at rajasthan jaipur, all information about this business
  • ketan parmar said on December 7, 2014
    i am from jayva district jamnagar(gujrat) i want to all detail about subsidy and skim of government for this dairy farm
  • Bhanwar singh rathore said on April 20, 2016
    Dear sir,I want to start a goat farm, I am from vill: gelesar, tehsil makrana, Dist: Nagour Rajasthan Sir please give me all information about it and the subsidy schem, also provide me information about my nearest NABARD address.

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