How to make money with a small farm in South Africa

You have land but have no idea to do with it? Let’s answer the question that thousands of people ask everyday: What can I do with my small piece of Land – Here are 9 Ideas that works for you to do on your land.

• Chicken Farming (Meat Chickens)
• Farming Chickens for Eggs
• Pig Farming
• Market Stall
• Vegetable Farming
• Make Cement Blocks
• Farm with Sheep
• Start a Scrapyard
• Storing Units

Farming with Meat Chickens

Broilers or meat chickens is one of the fastest ways to get an return on your investment. You can sell them alive or get them butchered at an credible abattoir. From day one, broilers only take six weeks to become slaughter ready. You don’t need a ton of money to get coops ready and it’s very rewarding, both financially and lifestyle wise. The pros is that you will always have meat to sell and to consume.

Farming Chickens for Eggs

If you own a piece of land and have time then you might consider starting a layer production. Layers such as Lohmann Brown can start turning your investment around in just 6 to 8 months. Eggs is in high demand across the world and you can sell eggs to shops, restaurants or directly from your farm.

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