Pig Farming Business Plan in Nigeria – How to Start a Pig Farm

Pig Farming Business Plan in Nigeria – How to Start a Pig Farm

Pig Farming Business Plan in Nigeria – Pig farming otherwise known as piggery is another very profitable agribusiness in Nigeria today. In fact it can be said to be one of most lucrative animal breeding businesses in the world and in Nigeria.

Also Read: Commercial Goat Farming Business Plan in Nigeria

This is because a sow (female pig) can give birth to up to 10-15 piglets (baby pigs) at a time and can give birth twice in a year. Just imagine starting your business with 10 sows and 4 Boars (male pigs). That means that in one year, you can have as many as 300 pigs in your farm. Another reason is that pigs grow very fast therefore a pig farmer will be able to sell out really fast and make good money doing so. Imagine that you can buy 5 piglets for N5000 and after 24 weeks of feeding them to maturity, you sell them at N60000 or more. That’s real good money. Furthermore, pig meat is in high demand in the Nigerian market.

In this article, we are going to talk about the following aspects of pig farming in Nigeria:

• Pig farming business in Nigeria.
• Complete guide to commercial pig farming in Nigeria.

Pigs are easy and cheap to rear. Reasons being that they can eat any edible food you feed them. They can be raised in controlled or free environment, as a small or large business operation. Whatever be the size of your farm, you will need good and efficient information on how to start your own pig farm in Nigeria and manage it.

Here are factors that you must consider when starting a pig farming business:

Write a Pig Farming Business Plan

Before you can venture into any business you have to draw up a plan of action and where you you’re your business to be in the near future. This also applies to pig farming. You will need to sit down and put to paper how much starting a pig farm is going to cost you. For example; how many piglets you will need to start the business with, how much for leasing or purchasing a land, how much you anticipate to make within a stipulated time frame. If you do not know how to write a business plan we can teach you here.  You can also order for our pig farming business in Nigeria.

To order , pay the sum of N10,000 to the bank account below:

BANK NAME: FIRST BANK PLC

ACCOUNT NAME:  CHIBUZOR TOCHI ONYEMENAM

ACCOUNT NUMBER: 3066880122

After payment, send your full name, email address and topic (i.e. pig farming business plan in Nigeria pdf) to 07033378184. Your business plan will be forwarded to your email within 10 minutes of payment.

Our Business Plan contains the Following Features:

1.0 Executive Summary (Objectives, Mission, Keys to Success, Choose a Pig Breed)

2.0 Company Summary

3.0 Products (Competitive comparison, Future Products)

4.0 Market Analysis Summary (market Segmentation, market Needs, Competition and Buying Patterns)

5.0 Strategy and Implementation Summary (Competitive Edge)

6.0 Management Summary (Housing, Farm Management, Feeding, Drinking, Vaccination, Manpower Requirements, Farm Equipment).

7.0 Financial Plan ( financial analysis of pig farming – Profit Projection for 10 Female Pigs)

Pig pen construction and design with pictures

Our pig farming package also includes a complete guide to commercial pig farming in Nigeria

Back to the subject at hand!

Complete Guide to Commercial Pig Farming in Nigeria / How to Start a Pig Farm in Nigeria

Find Location

Land is very essential to starting any livestock business. You will have to find a location where you will build your pig pen. Depending on your startup capital and scale of business you want to start, purchase enough farm land to suit your need. You can do the outdoor pig farming where you allow your pigs to roam free or have them enclosed in pens. Bear in mind that pigs grow and reproduce very fast so you should may need to expand sometime soon.

Build Your Pig Pens

Generally pigs grow to be strong and rough animals. Therefore you should construct a pen that is able to withstand their strength. Since pig are known for wallowing in water because it keeps them cool, you should provide a pool for your pigs in their respective pens. To keep the pool clean, install a drainage system to get rid of the stagnate water

Choose Piglets to Raise

The local breed in Nigeria is being overtaken by a crossbreed of exotic and local breeds. This is a good thing because crossbred pigs grow faster, consume more feed and are generally healthier.  There are so many breeds in the market and each breed has its own unique features so in order not to get confused, I advise you visit an experienced pig breeder. The cost might be a little higher but it will be worth every penny you spend.

Other factors to consider when purchasing a pig are:

• If the pig has bright clear eyes.
• If the pig has a glossy coat.
• If the pig is alert and responds to its environment.
• If the pig is of good temperament.
• If the pig eats food readily when offered.
• If the pig moves around with ease.
• Also check the medical records to show that the pigs have been vaccinated and dewormed.
• Ask to see the parents of the piglets you are purchasing. This will give you an idea of how your investment will turn out.
• You should go with a Veterinary doctor to purchase the piglets.

Feeding Your Pigs

Pigs are animals that are designed to eat just about any food that humans eat. They can eat your left over food and vegetables. But since you are breeding them for commercial purposes, it is important that you find them the right diet so that they will turn out fat and healthy. Pigs need food that contains the right proportion of carbohydrate, protein, vitamins and minerals and a consistent supply of clean drinking water daily. Pigs a very healthy eaters so you should keep their feed well out of their reach otherwise, they will finish 1 month’s food in a day.

Ask any pig farmer and he will tell you what to feed your livestock with.

Employ Workers

As your livestock begins to increase, employ more hands to help you run the farm. You will bee needing employees to:

• Constantly change the water in the pig pool
• Feed and water the pigs
• Regularly clean up the farm

Keep Them Pigs Healthy

When compared to other livestock, pigs are less prone to diseases. However, you should employ the services of a veterinary doctor to plan out the deworming and vaccination schedule for your pigs.

Make Your Money

Going by the illustration we previously gave, let’s say you started your piggery with 10 female pigs. Say each of your pigs gave birth to 10 piglets twice in your first year of business.  That’s 200 pigs in your farm at the end of once year. You can feed and then sell off 100 of those pigs at maturity for N40, 000 each. That’s a whopping N4, 000,000 you have made at the end of one year. That’s cool money waiting to be taken people! Go for it now!

To get the full business plan on the pig farming business plan in Nigeria + feasibility study, pay N10,000 to:

 BANK NAME: GUARANTY TRUST BANK (GTB)
ACCOUNT NAME: CHIBUZOR TOCHI ONYEMENAM
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 0044056891
OR
BANK NAME: FIRST BANK PLC
ACCOUNT NAME: CHIBUZOR TOCHI ONYEMENAM
ACCOUNT NUMBER: 3066880122

After payment, send your name, email address and title of business plan (i.e. pig farming business plan doc) via text to 07033378184. Your business plan will be sent to your email within 10 minutes after payment. Thank you.

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