1
3
2
4
Farm Management
At De Heus, we know that running a successful farm is no easy task. It takes hard work, dedication, and smart decisions. Think of yourself as the boss of your shamba – you're in charge! And just like any good boss, you need to be organised, plan ahead, and make the most of your resources. That's where good farm management comes in. It's about making smart choices, using your time and money wisely, and being ready for anything that comes your way.
Manage your farm for success!
Manage your farm for success!
Record keeping is like having a map for your farm business
-
1 Animal inventory
Knowing exactly how many animals you have, their ages, and their breeds helps you make informed decisions about breeding, feeding, and housing. It's like taking attendance for your animals! -
3 Production monitoring
Whether it's eggs laid or weight gain, tracking your animals' output helps you measure their productivity and identify any dips or improvements. This data can guide your decisions.
-
2 Mortality tracking
Keeping track of any deaths on your farm helps you identify potential health issues early on. Is there a pattern? Is one breed more affected than another? This information can help you take action. -
4 Feeding records
Keeping track of these feed details can help you optimize your feeding strategies, ensure your animals are getting the right nutrition, and identify any potential issues with feed quality or storage.
“Efficient on-farm production is essential in the current agricultural climate, given volatile prices for milk, fish, meat and eggs in many parts of the world. Optimal nutrition and correct health and farm management are key drivers of animal health.”
Lia Hoving
Team Leader Support Swine
Want to improve your farm results?
Record keeping
Keeping good records is like having a map for your farm business. It helps you see where your money is going and where you can improve. Keep track of how many animals you have, what kind they are, and how old they are. This helps you make good decisions about breeding, feeding, and housing.
Production monitoring
Write down what you're feeding your animals, how much, and when. This helps you make sure they're getting the right food at the right time and can save you money on feed costs. By diligently recording this information, you gain valuable insights into your farm's performance and can make data-driven decisions to improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
Take charge of your farm's success with good management practices. Remember, at De Heus, we're here to support you every step of the way.
Want to improve your farm results?
Supporting a diverse customer base
De Heus is a fully fledged supplier of nutritional products, producing compound feed, premixes, concentrates and feed specialities for livestock and aquaculture customers worldwide.
Farmers
Small- and large-scale farmers across livestock and aquaculture
Integrations
Integrations that produce their own feed
Dealers
Dealers serving local farmers
