In agriculture, sustainable profitability comes from discipline in management and investing in quality rather than chasing quantity. Take care of your animals as you take care of your business : with discipline, prevention, and a long-term vision.

Start small but strong

• It’s better to begin with a small, well-managed herd than a large poorly managed farm.
• Discipline in daily management makes the real difference.
• The key of your success are your female et male breeders: choose them carefully.

Invest in animal health

• Prevention is always cheaper than treatment.
• Hygiene, biosecurity, balanced feeding, and vaccination are the true insurance policies of a profitable farm.
• Don’t forget, your animal health determines your financial health.

Be an entrepreneur before being just a producer

• Do your calculations, track your expenses and income.
• Success in farming is not only in the field or barn, but mainly in sound financial and organizational management.

Keep learning

• As every field, agriculture is evolving: new breeds, new techniques, modern nutrition, even artificial intelligence in livestock.
• Stay curious and up to date to avoid being left behind.

Consult specialists

• You need specialists to work with. Look for the best and pay them.
• Don’t rely on only one specialist.

Build a network

• Share experiences, listen to elders, get inspired by those who succeed and learn from the ones that failed.
• Partnerships and collaboration reduce risks and increase opportunities.

Louis Agbokou