Why I Am Quitting | I Made A Big Mistake

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Farming In Africa

Farming In Africa

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@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Guys, Fred has put together 5 Secrets to Becoming A Successful Farmer Guide for us all . Go to www.farminginafrica.com/mistakes to download it for free.
@jimohtaiwo5040
@jimohtaiwo5040 2 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.
@joachimaddo2080
@joachimaddo2080 2 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
@Awopone
@Awopone 2 жыл бұрын
Good Thanks 🙏
@Awopone
@Awopone 2 жыл бұрын
Please is grass only enough for cows and goats??
@hassanmakame
@hassanmakame 2 жыл бұрын
Will take this lesson bro, thanks
@isaacmwanza2475
@isaacmwanza2475 2 жыл бұрын
Joachim this seems very workable, are you into livestock as well?
@joachimaddo2080
@joachimaddo2080 2 жыл бұрын
@@isaacmwanza2475 yes I’m into cattle and sheep
@mohammeddambatta7563
@mohammeddambatta7563 2 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.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!!!!
@benjaminhammond7925
@benjaminhammond7925 2 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
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
God bless you too Ben!!!
@cassidyamadi4003
@cassidyamadi4003 2 жыл бұрын
Don’t quit buddy cos tough time don’t last but, tough people do. You can do it brother 💯. Rooting for you
@anthonypayouway747
@anthonypayouway747 2 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
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Anthony!!!
@BusinessMartin
@BusinessMartin 2 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.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you!!!
@gbatikakaye7652
@gbatikakaye7652 2 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?
@sullemanaumarucini2792
@sullemanaumarucini2792 2 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.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Wow! That is impressive!!!
@approofarm
@approofarm 2 жыл бұрын
I learned something from your video. Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@naseemleone555
@naseemleone555 2 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.
@shekumorristarawallie6223
@shekumorristarawallie6223 2 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?
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Of course not!!!! Congratulations!!! Pls keep me updated on your farms
@mrkamara7262
@mrkamara7262 2 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.
@edwindam97
@edwindam97 2 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.
@alhassanzurak2910
@alhassanzurak2910 2 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.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@davidogbeide9400
@davidogbeide9400 2 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 .
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks David for the advice
@achibobo4629
@achibobo4629 2 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
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Wow Achi! This is warming!!! Thank you
@Erica-ls7bp
@Erica-ls7bp 2 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
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
I appreciate your support and ideas. Will take them into consideration
@davidoblirev7130
@davidoblirev7130 2 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
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
I appreciate your support 🙏
@hopedee6850
@hopedee6850 2 жыл бұрын
This is a great lesson for all of us. Thanks for sharing
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely is Hope!
@rosemarysharply9535
@rosemarysharply9535 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the information Fred & thanks for the pdf to download 🐐🐄🌾
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
You’re welcome
@LiliansGardens
@LiliansGardens 2 жыл бұрын
Good message . I'm subbed. I hope you find a profitable solution in selling off some of your cattle. Take care.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much !!!!
@ememeyo9662
@ememeyo9662 2 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.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Emem!!!
@muhammedawalabubakar7983
@muhammedawalabubakar7983 2 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
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome Sir
@pierrekonan1492
@pierrekonan1492 2 жыл бұрын
Fred thanks 👍
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome
@humphreynortey7354
@humphreynortey7354 2 жыл бұрын
Pls get a farm hand to be in charge of hay production only all year round
@michellepadilla5384
@michellepadilla5384 2 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
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
Hahaha. I'm also overwhelmed 🙏
@davisduncan3210
@davisduncan3210 2 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
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
No you don’t have to, it’s drought resistant
@aliceofosu5650
@aliceofosu5650 2 жыл бұрын
thanks for sharing Fred
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
You are welcome
@ibkvlog6854
@ibkvlog6854 2 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
@mateenabubakar5712
@mateenabubakar5712 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much Ibukun! Really appreciate this!!!
@daudaskunata5692
@daudaskunata5692 2 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.
@kyeremehaugustine7737
@kyeremehaugustine7737 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this idea and motivational message. Ghanaian youth can learn something from it . God bless you Sis
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Bro
@abunuru2840
@abunuru2840 Жыл бұрын
You can complement your feed with rice brand. I think that will help
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
Yes, thanks 🙏🏾
@sethnanarteye5745
@sethnanarteye5745 2 жыл бұрын
Fred you are doing well, don’t quite. Just reduce the number and plant additional grass somewhere else .
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Seth
@mohammedabdulai5343
@mohammedabdulai5343 2 жыл бұрын
That so informative 👏
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you loved it 🙏🏾
@azinyako5896
@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
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips! Well noted 💪🏾
@hassanmakame
@hassanmakame 2 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.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Hassan! I am still thinking
@jagenaught
@jagenaught 2 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.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
I tried it and they loved it but we don’t have enough here since there is no plantation
@muniruissa7397
@muniruissa7397 2 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
@mosesnartey3243
@mosesnartey3243 2 жыл бұрын
If it's okay by you, we can keep three at my five acre land around Aburi. Lots of grass to feed
@dewaweshawakening9977
@dewaweshawakening9977 2 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
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Those are some great ideas am considering brother!!!!
@angnje2052
@angnje2052 2 жыл бұрын
We really like your videos, kindly refrain from pedestrian tittles, you are too good not to be taken serious
@vicsamfarm9052
@vicsamfarm9052 2 жыл бұрын
Always Happy to hear from such an exposed guy like u. U are indeed. Great.
@princebempahosei146
@princebempahosei146 2 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
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Definitely something I am looking into
@tonyp304
@tonyp304 2 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
@papabadoe2228
@papabadoe2228 2 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
@olivias7840
@olivias7840 2 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
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Olivia
@peacebybintou2805
@peacebybintou2805 2 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry to hear that
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@heritagemoretv5909
@heritagemoretv5909 2 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
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
I see! Will do that
@Olatunji_homesteady
@Olatunji_homesteady 2 жыл бұрын
For me I think you have more land for rotational grazing you just need to partition your land.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
I am trying that
@samanthabarker4512
@samanthabarker4512 2 жыл бұрын
hydroponic fodder can help try it
@Kobby60
@Kobby60 2 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
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@Pretty_Boomer
@Pretty_Boomer 2 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.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Joi!
@bukolaadeniji
@bukolaadeniji 2 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
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@cathy7843
@cathy7843 2 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.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Hmmmm you have a good point Cathy!!!
@papabadoe2228
@papabadoe2228 2 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
@williamgamelisenaya793
@williamgamelisenaya793 2 жыл бұрын
Bro let the cows roam & feed themselves. Sell some set someone up in a different location. Bless up Watching from Sydney
@eimanajonassen3326
@eimanajonassen3326 2 жыл бұрын
How about downsizing by selling some of your cows or unwanted stock
@musahzulkanaian1879
@musahzulkanaian1879 2 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.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I wish I had that closer to me
@nenenartey8828
@nenenartey8828 2 жыл бұрын
I side with all the positive comment below, don't give up Bro,
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Just a bit frustrating
@dadyexpensive533
@dadyexpensive533 2 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.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
You are right!!!
@tobiasreaper6494
@tobiasreaper6494 2 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
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@justinetwahirwa6670
@justinetwahirwa6670 2 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
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice. We are actually into Boer goats and other breeds as well now
@charlespoku7881
@charlespoku7881 2 жыл бұрын
Appreciate fred for that info
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Charles
@andrewmazunda3846
@andrewmazunda3846 2 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
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Oh man! Thank you soo much!!!
@obwolloENDenis
@obwolloENDenis 2 жыл бұрын
much love from #Uganda
@albertinamaundzi171
@albertinamaundzi171 2 жыл бұрын
God bless you my brother I'm watching from telavi Israel 🇮🇱 i will contact you 🙏
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Alright, will be expectant 🙏🏾
@kwameosei8872
@kwameosei8872 2 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.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Hmmmmm!
@haqmusah18
@haqmusah18 2 жыл бұрын
How many cattles do you have? My brother has over 100 cattles but he is keeping them intensively?
@patricknicholas3856
@patricknicholas3856 2 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
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
I agree
@mikebill6363
@mikebill6363 2 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
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
I agree with you!!!
@charlespoku7881
@charlespoku7881 2 жыл бұрын
I think you should just maintain few that u can feed and sell the rest
@4menterprises
@4menterprises 2 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.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the advice
@anthonypayouway747
@anthonypayouway747 2 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.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Will do
@ibaolu
@ibaolu 2 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.
@merlinejoseph9142
@merlinejoseph9142 2 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
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot
@solom9080
@solom9080 2 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
@solom9080
@solom9080 2 жыл бұрын
You can even plan to Sell one bull and you the proceeds to Fund the feeding
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Solo
@kokyere2668
@kokyere2668 2 жыл бұрын
Fred just sell some off and keep the number you can maintain with the little grass for now
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
I agree K
@ophelialolonnyobenneh2396
@ophelialolonnyobenneh2396 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah is really good you learn from your mistakes but to my idea dont sell all
@alhassanalhassan2730
@alhassanalhassan2730 2 жыл бұрын
Fred you are doing a good job but don't quit I advise you to reduce their number in order to feed
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro!!! Will consider that
@yetundeopebiyi9294
@yetundeopebiyi9294 2 жыл бұрын
We make mistakes to learn in life.so don't give up, you did it with a good intentions.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@michaelfreckleton5703
@michaelfreckleton5703 2 жыл бұрын
Fred, Pl try Hydroponic fodder using corn, barley seeds etc. You may not have to sell your herd
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
That is something I am thinking about as well
@princebempahosei146
@princebempahosei146 2 жыл бұрын
Corn is so low in protein. It'll stunt their growth. Barley is best
@jurodiko2388
@jurodiko2388 2 жыл бұрын
Why not supplement with concentrate?
@wholelover
@wholelover 2 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 😆
@kencampbell9230
@kencampbell9230 2 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.
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
That is a great idea!
@kencampbell9230
@kencampbell9230 2 жыл бұрын
@@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Medawase. Thanks for the opportunity to reply.
@tuckerfamilyhomestead880
@tuckerfamilyhomestead880 2 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!
@NewEraSSKid
@NewEraSSKid 2 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
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
No rice farmers in this area.
@NewEraSSKid
@NewEraSSKid 2 жыл бұрын
@@FarmingInAfricaOfficial What of Dried Brewer Grains from Malt drinks producers they often deliver for only the Transport Cost
@R.Lalrinawma
@R.Lalrinawma 2 жыл бұрын
Really helpful video
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Hello Larlrin, which part of the video helped you the most?
@magicfarmplantation1433
@magicfarmplantation1433 2 жыл бұрын
Hi bro When do you plan to came in USA soon? Because I need 1 package of semanhyia grass seeds here. Thanks
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
In December
@magicfarmplantation1433
@magicfarmplantation1433 2 жыл бұрын
Ok bro I will remind you To bring me 1 package
@tatchin79
@tatchin79 2 жыл бұрын
Please the website is not complete
@hassankismaayo5691
@hassankismaayo5691 2 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
@amvicVLOGS
@amvicVLOGS 2 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.!
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!!
@bedessirououroakpo342
@bedessirououroakpo342 2 жыл бұрын
keep few you can feed ,and in the future you will find a feeding solution.
@hassankismaayo5691
@hassankismaayo5691 2 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
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Good idea
@donphasco3846
@donphasco3846 2 жыл бұрын
It's not a failure but a big lesson learned..the best solution is to sell the bigger ones then start over with the younger ones but not something less than 60
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Don!!
@davidchirwa2436
@davidchirwa2436 2 жыл бұрын
Share the link for the mistakes to avoid when starting farming please?
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Is in the comment session
@davidchirwa2436
@davidchirwa2436 2 жыл бұрын
@@FarmingInAfricaOfficial where exactly?
@creativeambassador7871
@creativeambassador7871 2 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
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Not yet. Alright 👍🏾
@raphaelhonkou5525
@raphaelhonkou5525 2 жыл бұрын
Why not doing silage with maisr?
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Yeah it’s something we hope to do soon
@Obabot
@Obabot 2 ай бұрын
I need the grass seed I'm in Nigeria
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 ай бұрын
Thank you for staying in touch with us,for more details of information kindly contact us through our link www.linktr.ee/contactfia
@paulamissah1816
@paulamissah1816 2 жыл бұрын
Too sad.hope it would not affect your other lines.good luck
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Paul !!
@mehlulinkala7859
@mehlulinkala7859 2 жыл бұрын
Fred how much is 5kg of Bracharia grass in US dollars?
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial 2 жыл бұрын
Please contact the WhatsApp number
@tacticalhardy
@tacticalhardy Жыл бұрын
I want some of the boer goat
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial
@FarmingInAfricaOfficial Жыл бұрын
Great. Send us a message on WhatsApp +233241177677
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