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Munhumutema 🇿🇼🇬🇭

1 May, 12 tweets, 5 min read

IS PIG FARMING IN ZIMBABWE PROFITABLE?

PART_TWO.

When fed right, pigs can weigh approximately 90 to 120 kilos. When you take them to a
slaughterhouse, a 60kg to 70kg pig will sell at USD210 to USD245 using farmers price of USD3.50 PER KILO.

Let’s assume you slaughter all the first bred 20pigs each weighing 70kg in seven months’ time; then you can make USD245 X 20 = USD4900 – USD2800 (feeding costs and other expenses) =USD2100 profit in 7 months.

Nb. Profits and cost depends on your source of feed and market

That’s is profit made when starting with 2 pregnant pigs. The more the pigs you have the more the profit you make and the lower the feeding and operations costs. Economies of scale are real with pigs

In case you in an area where pig farming has not yet peaked, you can be the source of breeding stock for other entrepreneurs. Using a quality boar & assuming that out of the 20pigs bornaround 15 are female,you could breed them and sell them as pregnant sows which cost USD350 each

That will earn you USD6500 – USD2800 (feeding cost and other expenses ) = USD3700 profit in 8 to 9 months.

Amazing, right?
Pig farming business is a very profitable business, and many people are making money all over
the world by starting a piggery business.

However, to build a successful, sustainable pig farming
business, you require sufficient knowledge of how to efficiently raise the pigs, good management skills, and a good piggery business skills.

#MwariKomboreraiMaghettoYuts

Pig farming is a lucrative business, providing income for millions of people, but there are some
essential things you need to do before you venture into the piggery business.

#MwariKomboreraiMaghettoYuts

You have to decide on the size of your pig farming business project i.e. the number of sows you want to keep; location of the pig farming business e.g. a piggery farm, and your target market. These
choices will be affected by the amount of capital you have,..

.. and the size of your target market.
If you do not have a lot of capital, you can always start small and grow your piggery business
overtime, remember, Rome was not built in a day.

#MwariKomboreraiMaghettoYuts
#ZimAgricRising

You also need to carry out market research
(Who are you going to sell the pigs/pork to? At what price?) and write a piggery business plan
before you venture into the pig farming business.

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IS PIG FARMING IN ZIMBABWE PROFITABLE?

The demand for pork in towns like Harare, Bulawayo, Gweru, Masvingo, Mutare, Marondera, and
BEITBRIDGE is quite high.Pig farming business in Zimbabwe is a goldmine, and if you are planning to start, then this is the
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There are few pig industries across the country, and you will notice that the pig products are quite expensive.

If you happen to venture into this lucrative business, then you are likely to earn huge profits in
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There is a high demand for pig products both in the local and international markets. As such,
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COMMON MISTAKES IN SETTING UP PIGGERY FARMING:

I have seen farmers neglecting factors that should be considered when planning to stock their farm:

BREEDING SELECTION:

What Factors Should Be Considered?

1. Breeds shud be selected based on their expected performance in crosses.Breed performance records 4 post weaning gain,feed efficiency, back fat thickness and carcass merit.

2.If you will cross breed 4 market gain it must be 2different pure breeds not already mutilated breeds.

Example: Poland China-Hampshire crosses would be expected to have less fat than Land race-Spot crosses. For rate of gain which is affected by heterosis, the breed averages give some indication of what to expect in crosses.

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20 Apr

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An insight into the piggery project

As promised another thread was coming. I will try 2 cover again most asked questions. We are going to talk abt profits📈 , market, project-plans,capital. In general what is needed for you to start the project.

Unfortunately I can only talk abt the Zimbabwean market because that is where I'm operating at the moment. Pig production is the most lucrative project in Zim right now. The market is still very good. As long as the prices are in 🇺🇸 💵 the price are still good.

Even though I have been in the game for only short period of time(4yrs), I never struggle to sell my pigs. So yes I recommend to start the project now! Many are venturing into the field: Remember timing is important.

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13 Apr

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Let me share some important information on Pig feeding per stage.

PIG FEED REQUIREMENTS AT EACH STAGE OF GROWTH

1. Piglets

Young pigs do not take much in terms of solid feed because they get all their nutritional needs from their mothers' milk.

To ensure piglets get enough milk from suckling during the early stages of growth, farmers should give the sows adequate and balanced feed to ensure they produce adequate milk for the piglets. At three weeks after farrowing (birth),

the farmer should castrate all male piglets and start to train them to eat solid feeds. Suckling piglets should also have their sharp teeth clipped, three days after farrowing to prevent them causing injury to their mother during suckling.

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MOST COMMON PIG DISEASES WORLDWIDE

In order for pig producers to be successful, keeping their animals healthy is key. To do that, it is essential to know about diseases that may occur in the herd.

All staff working with pigs shud be able 2 spot the symptoms of common diseases & alert the manager/vet as appropriate.Treating pigs quickly with suitable medication z the next step.Prevention is obviously better than cure & having a herd health plan will help 2 minimize diseases

Pre-weaning period
1. Exudative dermatitis (greasy pig)

The symptoms of this disease are skin lesions, caused by an infection of the bacteria Staphlococcus hyicus. In severe cases, mortality can occur, as the bacteria damage the liver and kidneys.

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