Farmers in Gulmi district earn about one billion rupees annually from selling goats and he-goats, according to the Veterinary Hospital and Animal Services Office. The district sends around 14,600 goats and he-goats to other districts each year, office chief Pandey said.
Goat rearing has become a major source of livelihood for many farmers in Gulmi. It can provide good income in a shorter period than other forms of farming, according to the office.
Goat farming supports livelihoods in Gulmi
The annual sales from goats and he-goats make livestock farming an important source of income for farmers across the district. The reported figure reflects the value generated through sales, while the district’s livestock trade also supplies goats and he-goats to markets in other districts.
