Milk Product Business

How to start a successful dairy business

   

    Smaller farmers have the opportunity to “add value” to their milk by putting up a factory and entering the market place. Dairy farmers can either produce milk and sell to the larger companies or become smaller distributors of their own products.

The following products can be produced on a dairy farm:

• Fresh milk – straight from the farm, not pasteurized (be careful for the unpasteurized bacteria)
• Pasteurized fresh milk as well as traditional sour milk
• Drinking and eating yoghurt (flavoured cultured milk)
• Cheese products

2. Sachet packaging, from 200ml to 1ltr, is more affordable and is easily available.

3. The “Ama tap-tap” system, a new concept approved in South Africa, allows for products such as milk, sour milk, juice and yogurt, to be sold to the public’s own containers. Benefits of this system include:

• Product is sold while it is still fresh
• It is much cheaper because there is no container involved (client brings own container)
• The work for the dairy farmer is minimized.

2. The dairy’s marketing strategy

Equipment

There are lots of company's which can supply dairies with the equipment to produce the above-mentioned products. Central Milk manufactures most equipment required by the dairy industry. Whether you need process equipment for milk, sour milk, cheese or yogurt, the company has technology and products to suite your requirements.

These company's has been involved with the establishment of various successful dairy businesses across the World continent. Get information about these company's from internet and you can visit these for more information about these. 

Packaging and marketing

While planning a dairy facility, it is important to consider packaging and marketing strategies, which is essential to the success of any new dairy business.

Important factors to consider are:

1. To bottle products is the most common way to do it. Plastic bottles and lids, however, are expensive and are not readily available in certain countries.

Conclusion

Dairy farming is not just about milking a cow under a tree. It is a business opportunity and a business must have a plan in place. The success of any dairy business depends on two things:

• The motivation of the owner and his/her skills
• The dairy’s marketing strategy

Cattle Farming Business

Milk Business

    Are you bothered about your piece of land which grows nothing but grass? Are you looking for ways to gain high net income without investing much? Are you fond of farming and looking for lucrative options in this field? Well, cattle farming could be your answer to all the above questions. It is the most beneficial of all farming activities. It promises high returns without having to invest too much of time, money and efforts. However, to optimize your profits, you need to understand the nuances of cattle farming. Here are some facts that will help you to better understand this activity.

Purpose

   There are various ways in which you can implement cattle farming to your benefit. You can either rear cattle for organic farming or dairy purposes or you can raise them to sell directly to beef wholesalers or consumers. You can either take it up as a sole activity or combine it with other livestock farming activities. However, undertaking only cattle farming means more profit at very less efforts.

Why Cattle Farming

    If you have tried your hand at any of the livestock farming activities, you must have realized that it is no kid's play. You have to look after several management issues such as animal feed, disease control, market returns etc. Though, cattle farming does not alleviate any of these issues, it certainly reduces the labor efforts behind each of the tasks. Since, cattle are naturally sturdy, they are less prone to diseases and infections as compared to other livestock. Similarly, since you do not rear cattle in large numbers, the feeding problems associated with every individual cattle are reduced. Moreover, transportation of cattle for buying or selling purpose is also easy. 

Cattle Farming for Beginners

    If you are a novice in this field, then you might need to consult someone who may be able to guide you on cattle farming. Firstly, you need to understand if you have all the resources for cattle farming at your disposal. If not, you'll have to see if you can arrange for them. Depending upon your purpose, you'll have to make a business plan that will take into account your resources and expenses. A concrete business plan can give you an insight on whether this business is feasible for you or not. If the purpose of your business is to raise calves for meat, then you should buy only a few high quality cows and impregnate them either with artificial insemination or you may require the services of herd bull. The calves should be fed until they attain a weight of 400 pounds. They can be a lucrative option for beef wholesalers if you feed them a little over 400 pounds. 

    While buying cattle you should take into account a few facts. It is always best to go for regular sized cattle or buy all cattle that is more or less the same size. This can alleviate the animal-specific feeding issues. It is best to avoid animals with abnormal fat as they are likely to gain weight over a period of time. Generally, an alert animal that moves around normally and has bright eyes is considered best for cattle farming. Avoid buying cattle that does not meet these basic requirements. Thus, along with the breed of the animal, one should also focus on its size and quality. Farmers are slowly becoming aware of the myriad attractive opportunities in the cattle farming business. An intelligent insight of market conditions, a good understanding of the needs in your local region, marketing strategies and a sturdy business plan that covers all the possibilities can easily allow you to encash these opportunities.