Tahiru Farms: From Korle Bu to Cattle Empire—A Story of Passion, Persistence, and Profit
Tahiru Farms is located at Samsam in Amasaman, Ga West, Ghana, and specializes in livestock farming. The owner, Tahiru, began his journey into farming in 2013, but his roots in animal rearing go back much further. He grew up watching his father raise sheep, and from a young age, he learned the trade through hands-on experience.
“I was born and raised in the Korle Bu area,” Tahiru shares. “My father reared sheep on government land near the Korle Bu barracks. I saw how he could pay our school fees and take care of the family just by selling one or two animals. That stuck with me.”
Before venturing into farming full-time, Tahiru worked at Korle Bu Teaching Hospital under Alvie Health for many years. His father also worked in the hospital system. After realizing the financial limitations of government employment and watching his father retire early with minimal benefits, he decided to shift his focus.
“You can’t do farming halfway. If you’re not fully involved, you’ll lose out. So I committed to it full-time,” he says.
Tahiru started with a single young cow around 6–7 months old, which he bought for 700–800 GHS. Over time, his herd grew to 11 cows, and now he owns over 40. He used to source animal feed from the Agbogbloshie area and now feeds them cassava waste and fruit mixtures from nearby Blue Skies at Odumase. His cows graze for 13–14 hours a day in the mountains and return in the evenings. His goal? To reach 1,000 cows.
Despite challenges like rising feed and veterinary costs, Tahiru says farming has never left him broke.
“People underestimate farming,” he states. “Ashantis may have gold, but we Muslims have cows. I built my house from farming income. I always have livestock to sell when needed.”
In addition to his main livestock business, Tahiru also runs a motorcycle side hustle. He buys Uber motorcycles and employs riders who provide weekly sales. Currently, he has six employees working with him, creating jobs locally rather than depending on government employment.
“Young people today expect government jobs with 500–800 GHS a month and think that’s the dream. But they’re selling themselves short. If you create your own job, you can make far more,” he explains.
Tahiru sells mature cows for up to 60,000 GHS and is confident that farming is a profitable venture for anyone patient and committed.
“Most people invest their capital into travel connections and end up in court or struggling abroad. But I recently visited a 125-acre rubber farm. That’s a 35-year investment you can pass on—it’s a lifetime opportunity.”
For those interested in following his journey or learning more, Tahiru is active on social media under the handle @TahiruFarms.
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