Beef cattle farming is a very profitable business to start in South Africa. Over the years, livestock farming has formed the basis of human wellbeing, social status and food security. In countries such as South Africa, the need for protein rich diet continues to increase due to the rise in income levels, growth of the middle class and the general rise in the global population. With over 80% of land suitable for livestock production in the country, starting a cattle farming business is a profitable venture.
The demand for beef in South Africa is very high – about 1 million tonnes per annum, so market is never a problem when you venture into this business. This article will outline how to start a beef cattle farming business in South Africa, and the beef cattle farming business plan – PDF, Word and Excel.
Cattle Farming Business Plan
A business plan is one of the most important tools you can have before you venture into any kind of business . A cattle farming business plan will help you determine all the strategic and operational plans that are needed to run a successful business. A well-researched business plan can help you see whether a business venture is feasible. In addition to helping you acquire funding, a business plan will help you think through all the steps that you need to take as well as push you to thoroughly research the market. Therefore, you must take the time to develop a beef cattle farming business plan that clearly outlines your vision, goals, mission and time bound milestones that you need to accomplish.
Before you start a beef cattle ranching business in South Africa, there are some important decisions which you have to make. You have to decide on the size of your cattle farming business ie how many cattle you will have at your cattle farm. There are many different cattle breeds, so you have to select which breed you will use, location of your business, and your target market. The size of your beef cattle farming business will depend on the amount of capital you have, and your target market. It’s important that you get a good cattle farming business plan before you start beef cattle farming business in South Africa.
Land
In order to start any type of farming, whether it is growing crops or animal husbandry, land is required. Your land should be able to support the number of cattle you plan to keep and should be adequate for your cattle production system. A suitable water supply for your cattle is also essential. Depending with your cattle production system your food source is also important to consider; your forage can be hay, grass or silage. It is important to note that organic and grass fed beef have increased in demand over the years when deciding on the feed. Your land can also be subdivided into different paddocks, depending on your production system.
Housing And Equipment
In addition to land, you must have suitable shelter for your cattle this can be cattle pens or a fence to keep the cattle contained. Cattle should be protected from mud, harsh winds and extreme temperatures. A combination of open front sheds and windbreaks can provide adequate protection for your cattle. Other cattle housing types include cattle pens, barns and fenced areas. Essential equipment for cattle farm include water tanks, water troughs, feeding troughs, feeding rings, buckets and pails. Your commercial beef cattle farming business plan should include the costs of constructing the housing and purchasing the equipment.
Breeding Cattle
To start the cattle farming business in South Africa you need breeding cattle – the bulls and cows. They will then breed to produce calves which you can then raise and sell. There are a variety of different cattle breeds in South Africa. You must select the breed that produces the greater kilogram of beef per hectare at the least cost. This is an important factor to consider when starting a cattle farming business in South Africa. You must understand the genetics of the bulls, cows and weaners. Although the concept of a perfect breed may be subjective, there are better and bad choices of breeds based on your environment and breeding system. Therefore, you must assess your environment and feed system when selecting a breed for your cattle farming business. This means taking the climate, seasonal changes, terrain as well as the food and water source for your cattle into account when selecting the right breed. You may also explore cross breeding. If implemented well cross breeding can increase productivity by combining the merits of several breeds. The popular cattle breeds in South Africa include Nguni, Afrikaner, Tuli, Angus, Hereford, Sussex, Charolais, Braunvieh, Pinzgauer and Brahman. The costs of acquiring the breeding cattle should included in your cow farming business plan.
Feed, Nutrition & Health
Feeding is an important aspect to the success of your beef cattle farming business. Both the calves and mature cattle should be adequately fed. When the calves are born they will initially depend on the mother’s milk as their source of feed. When doing cattle ranching in South Africa, the primary source of feed for the cattle is pasture, though this should be supplemented by hay, commercial cattle feed and grains where necessary. To have a profitable cattle farming business in South Africa, you should have adequate quantities of high-quality forages. Cheap sources of forage include home grown fodder or grasses. If you have large land, then grazed grass is the best and cheapest source of forage. Your beef cattle farming business plan should include the costs of feed.
A common challenge that comes with livestock cattle farming is the risk of disease. In order for you to have a profitable cattle farming business you must ensure that your cattle are disease free and healthy. One way of doing this is vaccinating your cattle annually and ensuring that there is a parasite control program on your farm. Ensure that your veterinarian visits your farm at least twice a year to ensure that your livestock is disease free.
The Market
When setting up a cattle farming business you need to have an understanding of the market. You should get as much information as you can regarding your competitors, as well as conduct an industry assessment. A SWOT analysis with a risk assessment will assist help you along the way. Such information will give you the right tools to setup a successful cattle farming business. The demand for cattle is huge in South Africa. The average demand of beef in South Africa is about 1 million tonnes per annum. The beef cattle sector generates about R33 billion annually at the producer level. You can supply your cattle and beef to a variety of customers that include : abattoirs, livestock auctions, butcheries, food outlets, organizations, individuals or even the export market.
PRE-WRITTEN BEEF CATTLE FARMING BUSINESS PLAN (PDF, WORD AND EXCEL): COMPREHENSIVE VERSION, SHORT FUNDING/BANK LOAN VERSION AND AUTOMATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
For an in-depth analysis of the beef cattle farming business in South Africa, purchase our beef cattle farming business plan. We decided to introduce the business plans after noting that many South Africans were venturing into the cattle farming business without a full understanding of the industry, market, how to run the business, the risks involved, profitability of the business and the costs involved, leading to a high failure rate of their businesses.
Our business plan will make it easier for you to launch and run a beef cattle farming business successfully, fully knowing what you are going into, and what’s needed to succeed in the business. It will be easier to plan and budget as the beef cattle farming business plan will lay out all the costs involved in setting up and running the beef cattle ranching business. The business plan is designed specifically for the South African market.
USES OF THE BEEF CATTLE FARMING BUSINESS PLAN (PDF, WORD AND EXCEL)
The beef cattle ranching business plan can be used for many purposes including:
- Raising capital from investors/friends/relatives
- Applying for a bank loan
- Start-up guide to launch your beef cattle ranching business
- As a beef cattle farming project proposal
- Assessing profitability of the cattle farming business in South Africa
- Finding a business partner
- Assessing the initial start-up costs so that you know how much to save
- Manual for current business owners to help in business and strategy formulation
CONTENTS OF THE CATTLE FARMING BUSINESS PLAN (PDF, WORD AND EXCEL)
The business plan includes, but not limited to:
- Market Analysis
- Industry Analysis
- 5 Year Automated Financial Statements [ Income statements, cash flow statements, balance sheets, monthly cash flow projections (3 years monthly cash flow projections, the remaining two years annually),break even analysis, payback period analysis, start-up costs, financial graphs, revenue and expenses, Bank Loan Amortisation]
- Marketing Strategy
- Risk Analysis
- SWOT & PEST Analysis
- Operational Requirements
- Beef cattle farming guide (Technical Details of how to feed and raise the beef cattle)
- Operational Strategy
- Why some South Africans in the beef cattle farming business fail, so that you can avoid their mistakes
- Ways to raise capital to start your beef cattle ranching business in South Africa
- Directory [Contact Details for South African suppliers of feeds, equipment, Cattle Abattoirs, contacts of cattle farming training companies in South Africa, contacts of cattle farming organisations in South Africa]
The Cattle Farming Business Plan package consist of 5 files
- Beef Cattle Farming Business Plan – PDF file (Comprehensive – 128 pages)
- Beef Cattle Farming Business Plan – Editable Word File (Comprehensive – 128 pages)
- Beef Cattle Farming Business Plan Funding Version – Editable Word File (Short version for applying for a loan – 53 pages)
- Beef Cattle Farming Business Plan Automated Financial Statements – (Editable Excel file)
- Cattle Abattoirs in South Africa – Supplementary PDF File
The financial statements are automated. This implies that you can change eg the number of cattle, price of cattle etc, and all the other financial statements will automatically adjust to reflect the change.
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