Sustainable Goat Farming in South Africa

Sustainable Goat Farming in South Africa is a step-by-step, practical guide designed for beginners, smallholders, and emerging farmers who want to build a profitable and compliant goat farming enterprise.

Written specifically for South African conditions, this book explains how to:

• Choose the right goat breeds for meat, dairy, or fibre

• Plan land use, veld management, and carrying capacity

• Set up fencing, water systems, kraals, and handling facilities

• Manage nutrition using veld, licks, and supplements

• Handle breeding, kidding, and herd growth responsibly

• Implement basic animal health, biosecurity, and welfare systems

• Navigate South African compliance, movement permits, and recordkeeping

• Market and sell goats through informal and formal channels

• Manage costs, cash flow, and break-even points sustainably

The guide includes practical checklists, seasonal routines, and printable worksheets to help you move from theory to action. It avoids unrealistic promises and focuses on systems that work on real South African farms — from peri-urban smallholdings to rural veld.

Ideal for:

• Beginner goat farmers

• Small-scale and emerging farmers

• Agricultural entrepreneurs

• Homesteaders and part-time farmers

• Anyone exploring meat, dairy, or Angora goat production in South Africa