Rearing his herd, one goat at a time

 IT IS a daily routine for Lloyd Campbell to take his small herd of goats to and fro for feeding.

Although a small farmer, the resident of Scott's district near Milk River, Clarendon, says he has grand plans for supplying the local market.

"Is a small herd of 20 goat mi have now, but mi want to increase it to about 50. Dis would help mi to do more," the 43-year-old Campbell said.

He told The Gleaner that goat meat is regularly sold for $250 per pound but when buyers come to the pen, it costs $135 per pound.

Campbell faces the common problem affecting the farming community - praedial larceny.

"Di tief dem move wid some a di goat dem, but dat not stopping mi effort as a only farming mi know," Campbell reasoned.

Despite his problems, Campbell said he has contacted the Rural Agricultural Development Authority for assistance in expanding his business.

"I want to be the one selling goat meat all over di island; that's why I check fi some help," Campbell said.

- Rasbert Turner