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PASTURE ESTABLISHMENT: THE FOUNDATION OF PROFITABLE LIVESTOCK FARMING

August 02, 2026

Commercial livestock farming begins with quality pasture establishment. Every successful farm requires a reliable feeding system before animals arrive, ensuring sustainability, productivity, profitability, and confidence. Plan first.

Feeding consumes nearly seventy percent of production costs. Reducing expenses through well-managed pasture helps farmers break even faster while maintaining healthier livestock consistently. Feed wisely.

Napier grass remains an excellent forage choice for cattle. Chopping it into smaller particles improves intake, digestion, nutrient utilization, and overall feeding efficiency remarkably. Process feed.

Sheep and goats thrive better on Brachiaria because their digestive systems differ from cattle. Matching pasture with livestock ensures healthier growth and improved performance consistently. Choose correctly.

I admire GOKE Livestock and Farms for establishing pasture before stocking animals. Their practical approach reinforces continuous learning, careful planning, and disciplined execution always. Learn continually.

Knowledge never ends because no individual knows everything. Keep learning, even beyond borders, because better knowledge builds stronger farms, profitable businesses, and lasting agricultural success. Grow always.

Best regards,

Abdullah Opeyemi Akande
B.Agric. (FUNAAB)
GAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Animal Sci. (UI)
RAS (NIAS)
M.Sc. Int'l Business (UU, UK)
Ph.D. in view