course specifications
Why Choose Tswana Goats?
- Low maintenance, high reward
- Versatile products: Dairy, meat, wool, and more
- Perfect for diversifying your farm or starting a cottage industry
MFK-Gardens Farmers Learning Centre in collaboration with Lisbeth Investments ((1) Facebook) is pleased to bring you from November 2023, a 1/2-day course on Tswana goat production for farmers who were not trained in the field but were handed down cattle production from their family.
Come and learn how to rear Tswana goats commercially.
Come and learn how to rear Tswana goats commercially.
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Domestic goats are one of the most useful animals to own due to their entertainment and economic value. Their versatility makes them an excellent choice for a breeding or cottage industry investment and are a low maintenance source of income for existing farming and grazing enterprises looking to diversify.
As a domestic farm animal they can be used to produce a variety of products, such as:
Goats can also be very useful for the control of weed or grass overgrowth on a property as well as a great source of manure for garden.
As a domestic farm animal they can be used to produce a variety of products, such as:
- Dairy (milk, cheese, yogurt)
- Meat
- Wool (fleece goats)
- Leather
- Soaps, body and hair care products
Goats can also be very useful for the control of weed or grass overgrowth on a property as well as a great source of manure for garden.
Course Purpose:
- To promote the goat farming among the rural unemployed for livelihood.
- To make goat farming more commercially viable option.
- To educate the farmers about modern and scientific methods of goat rearing through trainings.
- Provides a comprehensive theoretical introduction to the subject with quick practical steps the farmer can use to start the process.
- Prepares the participant for a half-to-full day practical session on an actual goat production farm. To be organised on a separate date for a separate fee (to be advised) by the same trainer.
Course Outline:
To equip farmers with:
To equip farmers with:
- Introduction:
- Economic importance,
- Biodiversity,
- Adaptation.
- Management of Tswana Goats:
- Nutrition.
- Breeding season.
- Selection of breeding stock
- Breeding season
- Husbandry practices,
- Markets and marketing: breeding stock, slaughter stock
- Support systems:
- Farmers associations,
- Govt programmes,
- Research support.
Course Duration:
- One day - 9 am to 3 pm
- Registration Starts: 8:30 AM
Workshop Begins: 9:00 AM
Workshop Adjourns: 3:00 PM
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Course Trainer: See company and personal profile attached.
Lead Consultant Mr Boweditswe Masilo formerly a senior management personnel in Ministry of Agriculture, Botswana. Business Coordinator Lizbeth Investements (Pty) Ltd. Former Director of Animal Production Former Director Agribusiness Promotion and; Coordinator of Agribusiness Promotion. |
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Course Methodology:
- Course notes provided.
- Trainer will guide participants through the notes.
- Self-reading is expected.
- Discussions, case study analysis, role plays, personal and group exercises.
- Q & A sessions.
Course Fee: P400 per participant. Includes tea-break and certificate of participation.