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Dreketi Goat farmer earns about $10,000 this festive season

Dreketi Goat farmer earns about $10,000 this festive season

By Mansi Chand , Mohammed Feroz
24/12/2024

Suren Chand, a dedicated goat farmer from Malawai in Dreketi, is celebrating a prosperous festive season, having earned about $10,000 through his hard work.

Chand says with five years of experience in goat farming, he manages a herd of 68 goats on his farm.

He has sold 13 goats at the Labasa Market and aims to increase his income by later this evening.

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When asked about his plans are for his earnings, Chand says he plans to buy a tractor to increase productivity at his farm and with the remaining money he will do shopping for his family.

He has wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.

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