Goats may be appealing, but very few goat farmers can make money from them. Dairy goats become economically viable only when annual milk production reaches at least 100 tonnes, which equates to around 120 to 180 dairy goats, depending on yield.
The ‘Livestock Network 2026’ Conference will present topical research findings on sustainable animal nutrition at the School of Agricultural, Forest and Food Sciences HAFL on 5 May 2026. Register now up until 27 April 2026.
