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@jimohtaiwo50402 жыл бұрын
My opinion ,you should go for fattening MEANS you keep only male cow that is best to ur answer don’t quit pls. By keeping only male cow it means you must sell the old one before get younger one back by every six month ,it reduces the cost of food and stress because everything is not about multiple, mind you, you can never satisfy cow no amount of food you have and it just wasting of money and energy.
@joachimaddo20802 жыл бұрын
Try the paddock system 1. Get like 10 different paddocks with each like the size of a football field. 2. Built an irrigation system across it. 3. Plant lots of brachiria grass, Corn, millets, elephant grass, red clover, the local grasses etc. 4. Rotate the cattle in the paddocks let them spend a day in each paddock. 5. Water the resting paddocks so by the time they return to each one, it had been replenished. 6. It works 7. Get a piece of land somewhere and grow corn in large quantities 8. Harvest the corn when it reaches 75 days 9. With your chaff cutter, chop them am and make silage. Don’t use it until in the dry season 10. These can be sustainable Keep pushing bro. The fact that you’re not getting comfortable is an indication that you’re being very productive
@Awopone2 жыл бұрын
Good Thanks 🙏
@Awopone2 жыл бұрын
Please is grass only enough for cows and goats??
@hassanmakame2 жыл бұрын
Will take this lesson bro, thanks
@isaacmwanza24752 жыл бұрын
Joachim this seems very workable, are you into livestock as well?
@joachimaddo20802 жыл бұрын
@@isaacmwanza2475 yes I’m into cattle and sheep
@mohammeddambatta75632 жыл бұрын
My brother don’t Quit. You didn’t fail in what you are doing. That person that burned your feed for your cattle saw the potential in what you are doing and throw a monkey wrench in your progress. Please continue what you are doing. You are giving me hope and courage to do what you are doing. I live in America also and I want to do what you are doing. May almighty Creator guide and protect you against your enemies Amen 🙏. Take care brother.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!!!!
@cassidyamadi40032 жыл бұрын
Don’t quit buddy cos tough time don’t last but, tough people do. You can do it brother 💯. Rooting for you
@benjaminhammond79252 жыл бұрын
This is what blessing is. Now the blessing is overflowing and can't be contained. As you said, there isn't a lot of information about cattle farming but you have done that and that's also a plus. You haven't failed. Maybe you expectations are high and maybe you made a few mistakes here and there but at least you took the initiative. If you had not started, I am imagining, no one would have And even post it on KZbin for us to learn. Now we can also learn from you. Thanks and God bless you
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
God bless you too Ben!!!
@anthonypayouway7472 жыл бұрын
Sorry to hear the news, but you did manage to grow your herd so that means you are successful in taking care of them and reproducing. I think you should stay positive focus on reducing the number of cow gradually as you increase your feed production. As you sell each cow the proceeds should be used to increase your feed production. Keep your thoughts on different ideas and solutions and not the problem. Be hopeful
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Anthony!!!
@gbatikakaye76522 жыл бұрын
Fred, don't quit, I am sure you can make this work. But my question to you, is intensive cattle farming have a good return? Fred I have 300 cows in random grazing. I formed 4 groups of cows. 2 peoples taking car of each group. To start intensive farming, I bought over 400 acres of land. Watching your videos, I bought a bag of brachiaria grass that I sent home for test. My plan is to start with semi intensive feeding. 1 day at the time till I cover the 365 day in a year. My question again, is this profitable?
@sullemanaumarucini27922 жыл бұрын
I think the semi intensive system is the best for us in gh considering the fact that we don't hv modern equipments or technology to run a 100% intensive system. Pls if u hv vast land n u r sure that ur cows r not going to destroy anybody's crop farm then it's better to go with a semi intensive system. With 300 cows u need government support or partnership to be able to run them on a 100% intensive system.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Wow! That is impressive!!!
@edwindam972 жыл бұрын
I appreciate your situation, but I also think you can support their feeding wit rice bran which is available in Tamale in abundance. You add soya meal to feed them.
@martinuzoho93972 жыл бұрын
Hi Fred, I share in this predicament , but I'm glad you already are thinking scaling down the cattle herd size & that is good. You may want to retain few breeders for the future. I believe the fire incident added to this plight & I want to advice that you maintain a 10ft bare land area around your planted grass, within your fence to help reduce the possibility of another fire spillover . The lesson I've learnt from this video is to allow feed determine the number of livestock to keep. Thanks for sharing as always.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you!!!
@alhassanzurak29102 жыл бұрын
you have to put some of the grown cows on the market, sell them until you them number you can maintain with your available resources. also any time you get a female calf sell a grown cow in order to maintain a specific number.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@naseemleone5552 жыл бұрын
Hi Fred, I have being watching your videos for some time now. Most of us want to go back to Africa and do farming. My advice is on this video is please don't quite. Sell some of the cows for meat. Don't keep them as pets. Keep the most healthy ones.
@approofarm2 жыл бұрын
I learned something from your video. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@shekumorristarawallie62232 жыл бұрын
I have been following you since 2020 and I learn quite a lot anytime I watch your videos. Fred, you're educating and inspiring a lot of us on the African continent and that by itself is a massive success. I am establishing my own farm with a couple of friends. We call it Generational Sakinah Farms SL. So, you can't quit. Except if you also want us to quit, do you?
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Of course not!!!! Congratulations!!! Pls keep me updated on your farms
@davidogbeide94002 жыл бұрын
Hello Fred nice hearing from you again, I will advice you to reduce the number of the cattle and source for feed for the remaining ones, before you bagiria grass mature. Don't quite cattle farming totally .
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thanks David for the advice
@mrkamara72622 жыл бұрын
I have 8 acer of land for sale in Sierra Leone west Africa, I bought it for farming, but my mother advised me to start my mixed farm in my village where I have over 300 acres of land.
@Erica-ls7bp2 жыл бұрын
@Farming In Africa, a few months back I challenged you with a question asking if you're an internet farmer or a "real" farmer. I had serious questions about your motives, today I'm here to say, quietly watching you these months I think you've been doing great. The issue here is a miscalculation on the amount grass and feed you'd need to handle the growth rate. That's a math problem and math is finite, meaning it's a solvable problem. There's many great videos on You Tube showing how to calculate how much grazing grass and feed you'll need. The other good thing is you now know how fast your cows grow and reproduce. Which means you've been getting a lot right! Animal husbandry is science and art,, it 8snt easy! Fred, you've been successful but you just can't see it yet. Listen to the comments telling you this, especially when it comes from someone who was once a critic. You're well on your way to becoming a master breeder and that Fred is where the money is. Ghana does not have a solid breed of cow and techniques, you're building that and you've gotten much farther than I ever thought you would. I hope you're keeping meticulous records of your processes and vet records. Youre on your way to being a major beef rancher.. Good luck and continued success.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
I appreciate your support and ideas. Will take them into consideration
@achibobo46292 жыл бұрын
What thing that stand out is your honesty and rich knowledge You stand tall but I've noticed something I need to break it down It's about the concept of how doctors prepare for major operation or how military prepare for war It's not what you know, but it's what you don't know ( simply called an understanding as to what could go wrong) I was introduce to this channel by a colleague because I have just acquired 100 acres of land in Tanoso District around sunyani It's been very difficult and challenging. I have gain a lot from your clips that ordinary I should have struggled I have seen something that can help in some of your value judgment Remember it's not what we know but what we don't know Thank you
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Wow Achi! This is warming!!! Thank you
@davidoblirev71302 жыл бұрын
So, I hear most people say reduce the numbers to manageable level to which I agree. Don't be in a hurry to quit completely. YOU ARE CERTAINLY NOT A FAILURE. Let your assistant move about town and collect fresh corn husk from the women who roast and boil fresh corn along the roads. Talk with farmers around who harvest corn, cassava etc and collect the left overs and give to the cattle and plant more brachiaria grass and you will bounce back. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
I appreciate your support 🙏
@muhammedawalabubakar79832 жыл бұрын
Fred thank you for everything you're doing , i started my poultry farm with only 61 birds . Am learning a lot from you. Thank you so much
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome Sir
@LiliansGardens2 жыл бұрын
Good message . I'm subbed. I hope you find a profitable solution in selling off some of your cattle. Take care.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much !!!!
@papabadoe22282 жыл бұрын
I do not think you should stop this entirely but rather cut down the size of your herd. I would suggest that you practice rotational grazing instead of keeping the cows confined. And keep the herd to a manageable size as they reproduce you send them to slaughter.There’s a formula for The appropriate number of cows to acres of past year. Look into that and adjust the herd size accordingly
@michellepadilla53842 жыл бұрын
Wow! I am loving all the comments on advice and support. This is why we love your channel we are a community! What should we call ourselves? Also, I am the only one that noticed your number of followers….. ahhhhhhhhh
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
Hahaha. I'm also overwhelmed 🙏
@rosemarysharply95352 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the information Fred & thanks for the pdf to download 🐐🐄🌾
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome
@ememeyo96622 жыл бұрын
Hello Brother, as always thanks for sharing, sorry you had to learn this lesson the hard way. It's always good to listen to you because what you share is practical experience and not theories. I wish you the best.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Emem!!!
@humphreynortey73542 жыл бұрын
Pls get a farm hand to be in charge of hay production only all year round
@princebempahosei1462 жыл бұрын
Do you know about Hydroponic fodder? You can import barley seeds and grow them. They will germinate and their roots will coil around each other forming a mat that will be very big and heavy to feed them It take between 4 to 9 days to be ready from seed to harvest. I am 100% sure you will be relieved. Please try it
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Definitely something I am looking into
@abunuru2840 Жыл бұрын
You can complement your feed with rice brand. I think that will help
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
Yes, thanks 🙏🏾
@azinyako5896 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos. I'm inspired by them and hope to buy boar goats from you soon. My advice to you is to reduce the number of cows. That will help you manage them well with regards to the available feed at hand, and give you more knowledge from the experience you will get with ranching.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! Well noted 💪🏾
@hopedee68502 жыл бұрын
This is a great lesson for all of us. Thanks for sharing
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Definitely is Hope!
@kyeremehaugustine77372 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this idea and motivational message. Ghanaian youth can learn something from it . God bless you Sis
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bro
@sethnanarteye57452 жыл бұрын
Fred you are doing well, don’t quite. Just reduce the number and plant additional grass somewhere else .
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Seth
@mosesnartey32432 жыл бұрын
If it's okay by you, we can keep three at my five acre land around Aburi. Lots of grass to feed
@dewaweshawakening99772 жыл бұрын
Have you tried using irrigation, and planting your fodder in different stages so as to make sure you have food all yeah round also try different kinds of feed don't just focus only on hay. Alternate with fodder like desmodium, Lucern,rodes, hydroponic fooder like barley,orts and wheat is you do circulation of this I think you will sorted
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Those are some great ideas am considering brother!!!!
@williamgamelisenaya7932 жыл бұрын
Bro let the cows roam & feed themselves. Sell some set someone up in a different location. Bless up Watching from Sydney
@muniruissa73972 жыл бұрын
Hi, I'm sad to hear that you quitting cattle farming, please my advise to you is to reduce the number of the cattle or get a Fulani man and take care of them for now.I have a Fulani man my self and things are very good.I think if you do that it will help.but please don't give up, try to get Fulani man or some two people to take them to feed in the bush till next year to see the out come.thank
@olivias78402 жыл бұрын
Ooo you got me worried with title. I hope you can get buyers asap and also keep the few you can manage. Thank you for your videos. Very informative. I wish you all the best
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Olivia
@jagenaught2 жыл бұрын
Hi Fred. Try plantain leaves as well. If you have those around it helps. I am from Kenya and you've been there. Other regions use banana leaves or fallen banana plants to feed the cattle. Something if you set up zones like ranches and they feed then it helps. Plenty of water and resting areas to chew cud helps them grow a bit. I think its better to start disposing of the older cattle. Selecting a bunch to grow them fat and then sell them to the butchers or you opening a butchery will really help. I love what you're doing and you have not failed, you have learnt and that is what its about. There's a farmer from Kenya who went to Botswana and he does beef farming. Somehow he manages really well. You're very right in that starting with a large herd, it becomes difficult to manage records and keep tabs on them. Also try ear tagging them as well to help keep track. There's a farmer in Kenya who uses microchips to keep tabs on his cows. I really hope you keep at it and be an inspiration to others. I hope this helps.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
I tried it and they loved it but we don’t have enough here since there is no plantation
@eimanajonassen33262 жыл бұрын
How about downsizing by selling some of your cows or unwanted stock
@tonyp3042 жыл бұрын
Seriously this is not a failure this is a blessing . Try to mango leaves and sprout corn beans and millet and in seven to ten days you can get feed
@davisduncan3210 Жыл бұрын
Master Fred I heard u talk about ur dried grass I was hoping u have to water like sraying as they do to the football parks when to dried season
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
No you don’t have to, it’s drought resistant
@heritagemoretv59092 жыл бұрын
Bro,I was into cattle farming and also had the same problems so I quite but am trying to raise some capital and start all over again,advice to this problem is to contact the rice mills around for the rice brand mix it with the little cassava peels it will help sustain them a bit cos rice brand is a dry matter feed,bro don’t quite am one of your big fun keep doing the good job
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
I see! Will do that
@vicsamfarm90522 жыл бұрын
Always Happy to hear from such an exposed guy like u. U are indeed. Great.
@Pretty_Boomer2 жыл бұрын
Nice video young man, very proud of you and your wife. You have a new subscriber now and you can thank Wode Maya and your good content for that. Wishing you continued success and happy to see that you are sharing the love and knowledge with others.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Joi!
@daudaskunata56922 жыл бұрын
Mr Fred, thanks for sharing your experiences with as and education, I think the idea of reducing the number is the best. The Muslims are about t celebritie the EID UL ADAH just next month. Please if possible try and sale some of them so you will manage to feed the remaining ones better, that my little advice. But don't think you are a failure but you are a BIG HERO . May God keeps on protecting you and your team. Am very proud of you.
@angnje20522 жыл бұрын
We really like your videos, kindly refrain from pedestrian tittles, you are too good not to be taken serious
@aliceofosu56502 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing Fred
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome
@jurodiko23882 жыл бұрын
Why not supplement with concentrate?
@Kobby602 жыл бұрын
I don’t think you can call this a failure. The feed you depends on got burned. You just need readjustments in the feed production. But meanwhile, it’s okay to let them graze the land whilst the reorganizing is going on. Please don’t quit. Thanks
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@haqmusah182 жыл бұрын
How many cattles do you have? My brother has over 100 cattles but he is keeping them intensively?
@pierrekonan14922 жыл бұрын
Fred thanks 👍
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome
@musahzulkanaian18792 жыл бұрын
Those in Accra sometimes buys de leftover of wheat use for malt drink from brewery company which de animals like so much. I don't know if you can try that one too.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I wish I had that closer to me
@Olatunji_homesteady2 жыл бұрын
For me I think you have more land for rotational grazing you just need to partition your land.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
I am trying that
@tobiasreaper64942 жыл бұрын
Hello there. - livestock extension is my field And from a livestock expert's eyes... I would like to say you just hit a snag but not failure. Like you said.. the mistake was starting without knowledge about Cattle farming. But you can do proper planning of feed .. Buy grazing land Hay must be fed when grazing land is lost And also silage making.. Beef cattle need 2% - 2.5% of their body weight feed everyday. Fattening/ maintainance about 3% On dry matter basis. So you can work on how much feed is needed per year/ season. You can manage. For now just sell most of them and have those you can feed
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@papabadoe22282 жыл бұрын
By the way I’ll meet up with you again and see if I can by a few cows I’m near you in Nsawkaw
@justinetwahirwa66702 жыл бұрын
You are right. Cows are big ruminants so they eat a lot of grass. I am happy to note that you have goats. You could look into rearing Boers goats for meat as they put on weight faster. I had to reduce on the number of cows as well. Had 43 and I am selling most of them & will buy 5 dairy better genetclics ones. To me you are downsizing on cows, you aren't quitting. You have learnt from practical experience with raising cows, and now you want to do things in a more sustainable way. Never give up brother.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice. We are actually into Boer goats and other breeds as well now
@ibkvlog68542 жыл бұрын
My proposed Solution 1. Reach out to people that have bushy land with a lot of grasses, cut it for them and pack the grass to your farm as a substitute for brachiaria grass, for now, you are solving your problem and at the same time solving the farm owner problem. 2. Look into meat sharing for buyers per kilo. Create awareness to people about your farm going into this. Fix a date for this, for most of them the buyers to be available to monitor the process so as the earn their trust ( make the price of your kilo to be cheaper than the market price to gain customers but not at a loss rate may be at a minimum profit.) Most farms practice this in Nigeria 3. Pls consult your doctors to check those animals because they are not used to open grazing, they might have been stressed, expose to a lot of parasites out there and might contact diseases. You need to be prepared for unforeseen contingencies. Thanks
@mateenabubakar57122 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much Ibukun! Really appreciate this!!!
@nenenartey88282 жыл бұрын
I side with all the positive comment below, don't give up Bro,
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Just a bit frustrating
@4menterprises2 жыл бұрын
hie, no it's not a mistake you are doing well man. here is my suggestion, reduce the number to a well-managed head. get ready of old cows first and invest back the money into a well-managed head. you can pay for more hay, medication, and labour. keep them on an open feeding system for now, till your grass is ready for harvest. you can then work out how much feed you need. 1 mature cow needs approx 20kg-25kg of feed per day and a young one about 10 to 15kg depending on size. would also suggest you keep your heifers so that you will have more time to decide on the number before they reach maturity to be bred.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice
@bukolaadeniji2 жыл бұрын
I've been watching your channel and it's really inspiring. You are not a failure, you're just going through a challenging time, it shall pass.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@dadyexpensive5332 жыл бұрын
Hi bro you are the best 👌. No one shears a lot experience like you does. A bit experience I had is cattle eat a lot and as you are doing mixed farming my little advice is sell the matured once for the Sala festival coming and concentrate more on the goat and layers. I have tried but end up selling all and very cheap prices due to the feed.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
You are right!!!
@mohammedabdulai53432 жыл бұрын
That so informative 👏
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Glad you loved it 🙏🏾
@hassanmakame2 жыл бұрын
I have listened to this and it doesn't look like quitting in my vocabulary but rather a step back to come up with a different strategy which is very much okay....happens many times in the corporate world and entrepreneurs aren't exempted... So, as the guys have mentioned, you just need to come up with a different strategy as to how you gonna solve the feeding issues while maintaining a reasonable number of cattle....all will eventually be well...keep up the good work Fred.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Hassan! I am still thinking
@mikebill63632 жыл бұрын
i suggest you sell some to reduce the population so you can control them . you're doing well and with time you'll be one of the biggest in Ghana. you can outsource the growing of grass so you buy them from the people
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you!!!
@charlespoku78812 жыл бұрын
I think you should just maintain few that u can feed and sell the rest
@albertinamaundzi1712 жыл бұрын
God bless you my brother I'm watching from telavi Israel 🇮🇱 i will contact you 🙏
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Alright, will be expectant 🙏🏾
@anthonypayouway7472 жыл бұрын
I would suggest you reach out to nearby farmers, they may be able to supply you with feed and in return you offer them animal in the future. Because what you really need is time. Time to grow enough feed. Reach out to a corn local feed supplier and make a deal to buy yourself more time.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Will do
@andrewmazunda38462 жыл бұрын
I don't regret subscribing to your channel brother. Many thanks for sharing your experiences. Av yet ventured into mixed farming & your knowledge is helping me the most. May God Bless
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Oh man! Thank you soo much!!!
@ibaolu2 жыл бұрын
You have been absolutely honest and your videos have helped a lot of young farmers but the problem is thinking we can bring what is applicable in West to Africa without considering the facilities and support they have there. It's almost impossible for intensive cattle farming except those who are super rich who do not care about profit. Considering the market value of the cows what will be suitable is semi intensive farming by having good relationships with villagers where your farm is situated.
@solom90802 жыл бұрын
You can reduce the number of mature bull to 2 and sell all the young males. Then contract people to bring you feeds, like plantain/banana leaves, other type of grass (elephant and etc) that can be sources locally Sourced. Then Hire people to help you plant the brachiaria grass on the whole 100 acre as quickly as possible
@solom90802 жыл бұрын
You can even plan to Sell one bull and you the proceeds to Fund the feeding
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Solo
@kokyere26682 жыл бұрын
Fred just sell some off and keep the number you can maintain with the little grass for now
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
I agree K
@alhassanalhassan27302 жыл бұрын
Fred you are doing a good job but don't quit I advise you to reduce their number in order to feed
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro!!! Will consider that
@magicfarmplantation14332 жыл бұрын
Hi bro When do you plan to came in USA soon? Because I need 1 package of semanhyia grass seeds here. Thanks
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
In December
@magicfarmplantation14332 жыл бұрын
Ok bro I will remind you To bring me 1 package
@kwameosei88722 жыл бұрын
No Fred don’t, it’s a challenge but what opportunities does this bring. Don’t quit but you can down size and come back.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Hmmmmm!
@michaelfreckleton57032 жыл бұрын
Fred, Pl try Hydroponic fodder using corn, barley seeds etc. You may not have to sell your herd
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
That is something I am thinking about as well
@princebempahosei1462 жыл бұрын
Corn is so low in protein. It'll stunt their growth. Barley is best
@raphaelhonkou55252 жыл бұрын
Why not doing silage with maisr?
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s something we hope to do soon
@davidchirwa24362 жыл бұрын
Share the link for the mistakes to avoid when starting farming please?
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Is in the comment session
@davidchirwa24362 жыл бұрын
@@FarmingInAfricaOfficial where exactly?
@cathy78432 жыл бұрын
Fred I don’t see this as a mistake. Maybe expanding too fast. But even so it shows the farm is growing. Sell some of the cows until the grass grows again. Not a quitting matter. Too much investment to quit. Re-strategise pls and move on.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Hmmmm you have a good point Cathy!!!
@patricknicholas38562 жыл бұрын
I think you will have to invest in Hydroponics fodder solution to supplement your feed especially when you find yourself short in the dry season
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
I agree
@samanthabarker45122 жыл бұрын
hydroponic fodder can help try it
@merlinejoseph91422 жыл бұрын
Just focus on reducing and maintain the number of the cattle you are able to feed. Sell them where you think the number is too much. You inspire me alot and am not afraid to start a cattle farm because of your videos. You are too big for a decision of quiting!
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot
@mehlulinkala78592 жыл бұрын
Fred how much is 5kg of Bracharia grass in US dollars?
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Please contact the WhatsApp number
@ophelialolonnyobenneh23962 жыл бұрын
Yeah is really good you learn from your mistakes but to my idea dont sell all
@tatchin792 жыл бұрын
Please the website is not complete
@NewEraSSKid2 жыл бұрын
Can't you get free Rice bran from Rice Mills or water Hyacinth they are protein Rich or you can sell some of the Suplus Males and use it to buy Wheat Bran or Bean Chafs
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
No rice farmers in this area.
@NewEraSSKid2 жыл бұрын
@@FarmingInAfricaOfficial What of Dried Brewer Grains from Malt drinks producers they often deliver for only the Transport Cost
@kencampbell92302 жыл бұрын
Lease a land nearby that the cattle can graze on for a period of time sufficient for the number of cattle you cannot feed. Cows are natural manure creators, they will help soil growth.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
That is a great idea!
@kencampbell92302 жыл бұрын
@@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Medawase. Thanks for the opportunity to reply.
@tuckerfamilyhomestead8802 жыл бұрын
I definitely agree! Lease land and do rotational grazing. It will cut down on your dry feed cost. You are doing amazing work!
@giftygifty73692 жыл бұрын
What do you need so you won't quit?
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Another source of feed.
@peacebybintou28052 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear that
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@yetundeopebiyi92942 жыл бұрын
We make mistakes to learn in life.so don't give up, you did it with a good intentions.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@tuckerfamilyhomestead8802 жыл бұрын
Is making your own feed an option?
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
Yes it is
@thugga48882 жыл бұрын
Fred any link to agro shop?
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
You mean online ?
@thugga48882 жыл бұрын
@@FarmingInAfricaOfficial yes please to check what's available
@thugga48882 жыл бұрын
Am in berekum...far from the shop
@creativeambassador78712 жыл бұрын
Have you tried making corn silage? I can give you the recipe or you can check the recipe from Kenya farm. Don't sell
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Not yet. Alright 👍🏾
@bedessirououroakpo3422 жыл бұрын
keep few you can feed ,and in the future you will find a feeding solution.
@hassankismaayo56912 жыл бұрын
How about contacting consultation from usa or even Kenya has professional cheap consultant even you can bring a Kenya brother or sister to Ghana 🇬🇭 buy him a ticket and a place to sleep and pay him
@bukolaadeniji2 жыл бұрын
Can pigs and fish feed on brachiara grass
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
Only pigs can
@paulamissah18162 жыл бұрын
Too sad.hope it would not affect your other lines.good luck
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Paul !!
@dadyexpensive5332 жыл бұрын
And again if you want to deal with cattle just don't mixed up else you will be frustrated...keep going bro 💪
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Dady
@amvicVLOGS2 жыл бұрын
you a lone can decide what's goid and whats bad but before you get rid of them try at least what @ Joachim wrote in his comment. we are here to support you.!
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@charlespoku78812 жыл бұрын
Appreciate fred for that info
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Charles
@hassankismaayo56912 жыл бұрын
You can start a place called..,, 1 stop for all your dairy needs….where people can get training, buy cow feeds, medicines, consultation and other services that people who have a problem may get your service and you make money
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial2 жыл бұрын
Good idea
@wholelover2 жыл бұрын
You make adjustments and reductions but if you quit today, 5 years later you'll regret. I'm a mixed farmer in Kenya and i started small and now people are asking for advice. The ones who mocked me 😆