Tag archives for pig farming
The Current State of Pig Farming in Kenya: Opportunities and Profitability
Pig farming in Kenya presents a fascinating picture of contrasting realities. On one hand, it's a sector brimming with potential, boasting the title of the fastest-growing livestock segment alongside poultry.…
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 Institute’s 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…
Pig Farming Tips From An Expert
THINK CAREFULLY BEFORE USING YOUR OWN ANIMALS TO BREED WITH The perceived advantage of using on-farm stock is that the farmer does not need to buy in breeding stock or…