Archives for Pig Farming
Best Practices for Pig Farm Setup: Housing and Infrastructure
Proper housing and infrastructure are fundamental to the success and well-being of pig farming operations in Kenya. Creating a suitable environment for your pigs not only ensures their health and…
Pig Farming Business Plan Template: A Guide For Beginners
Do you want to start a commercial piggery? Find here a detailed pig farming business plan sample as compiled by Farmers Trend. In this article, we use FARMERS TREND PIG…
Pig Farming In Kenya, A Profitable Venture For Smallholder Farmers
Pig farming is an important aspect of agriculture in Kenya. Over the years, the demand for pork in the country has continued to grow, leading to an increase in the…
Pig Farming Pros & Con
Pig farming business is one of the most lucrative agribusinesses around the world and pigs are kept in one form or another almost everywhere in the world. In rural areas…
3 Key Factors On Early Piglet Development
Early Piglet Development: There are countless problems associated with early piglet development, yet despite efforts to overcome these, producers leave growth potential, and ultimately money, on the table. Early Piglet…
Feeding pigs with garbage, prepare for diseases
Pigs are one of the most popular animals for the modern farmer as they are easy to manage, have a fast growth rate, convert feed to meat better and do…
Some costly mistakes pig farmers make
It is always advisable in business to minimise expenses, maximise production and thus profits. Livestock farmers are particularly famous for employing an array of methods to cut expenses. Unfortunately, not…
Pig Farming Lessons From A College Farm In Eldoret
The Eldoret Technical Training Instituteโs pig farm is located at Kapsaret, some 4km off the Eldoret-Kapsabet Road. The farm hosts tremendously clean, expansive pigsties made of wood, iron sheets and…
A Complete Guide On How To Make Your Own Pig Feed At The Farm
Feeds take up to 80 per cent of pig production costs. Farmers can make their own feeds and sell surplus feed to other farmers. What they need is to know…
Understanding aggression between pigs
When unfamiliar pigs are grouped together they fight to establish dominance relationships. This natural behaviour can, under farm conditions, escalate to the extent where health and productivity are affected. Aggression…