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Jolissa Agri Business Corporation started in 1984 with just three heads of cattle, primarily as a backyard operation. Recognizing the significant potential in the cattle industry, the business gradually expanded, adding 50 heads, then 100, and continuing to invest in more for breeding and fattening. This steady growth over 30 years demonstrates the profitability and sustainability of cattle farming when approached strategically.
A significant development in cattle farming, as practiced by Jolissa Agri Business Corporation, is the shift from cattle grazing to confinement. Confinement offers greater efficiency compared to grazing, where supervision is more challenging, and it's harder to monitor individual cattle performance. In confinement, close supervision ensures proper management, allowing for meticulous monitoring of every operation by the staff.
Venturing into cattle farming requires extensive preparation. Jolissa Agri Business Corporation spent three months on planning, which included surveying the area, creating detailed plans, securing financial resources, and designing the implementation. Cattle farming offers diverse business opportunities, extending beyond just breeding and fattening to include owning a slaughterhouse and operating meat shops, ensuring a direct connection to end consumers and maximizing profit through efficient marketing.
Farm integration is a core principle for Jolissa Agri Business Corporation, aiming for a zero-waste system. This involves cultivating crops like corn on their land, which is harvested at 70-75 days old, chopped, and fed to the cattle. Furthermore, the cattle manure is collected and used as organic fertilizer for their crops, enriching the soil and reducing the need for chemical fertilizers. This holistic approach highlights the interconnectedness of cattle farming with other agricultural activities for increased sustainability and profitability.