Goat raising is one of the most simple, low-cost food production projects that a Filipino can get involved in.

“Because of the rising cost of commercial feeds these days, goats have become one of the most economical

alternatives for meeting the protein needs of Filipino families.”

As goat production requires low initial investment and small risks compared to other livestock, it is therefore

an attractive undertaking among resource-poor families. In addition, women and children can raise the animals,

making it a sound option to augment the country’s programs on livelihood.

Goat production is already a successful poverty alleviation program.

In the Philippines , more and more people are now raising goats -- in their farms, in their backyards, and even in their ranches!

More people are now raising goats in their farms. Aside from providing him a steady income from the milk

and sales of breeding stocks, he discovered one thing about the animals.

“Their manure is a good source of fertilizer,” he says. His goats provide organic fertilizer for his fruit trees and coconuts.

Goats require low maintenance because they eat tree leaves, grasses, weeds, and agricultural by-products.

 “Goats require less feed than cows and carabaos.There are several other advantages of raising goats in the farm

or backyard. To begin with, you need only a small starting capital to start a goat project. Secondarily, more goats can

be raised per hectare than cattle; they also multiply faster than cattle or carabaos.