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Requirements for starting a livestock farm

Land

This is the place where the farm is located. It is used for grow-

ing pasture, building houses etc. The land may be bought, in-

herited, rented or hired.

Capital

This refers to the money and all the buildings, equipment and
materials used to start a farm. Capital may be a donation, bor-

rowed, inherited from sales of property or savings.

Labour

This refers to all the people who perform the different tasks on

farm. The farmer does not have all the skills and time for eve-
rything on the farm. He may employ workers, hire labourers,

or use family members.

Management

This refers to organizing, planning and guiding the rest of the

workers to carry out their duties in order to make the farm

profitable. The farmer may manage him/herself or employ

others.

Market

Before starting a farm, one should ensure that there is market

for the farm products such as meat, milk, eggs, hides etc.