WAYS YOU CAN MOTIVATE FARM EMPLOYEES. PART 2

Motivation Strategies For Farm Employees

》 Show Them What To Do

How often do you stay with your farm workers on the field and what is your intention for doing so? Most of the farm owners visit their workers on the field to find faults on their assigned task. This is not good enough.

You need to create time to stay with your farm employees on the field, not because you want to supervise or to hunt their flaws...

Chapter VIII: Conclusion

PIG FARMING: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET STARTED WITH PIG FARMING

9. COSTS INVOLVED IN A PIG BUSINESS

The amount of piglets your sows produce will affect the amount of profit you make. To ensure they produce the maximum number of piglets and that the piglets are marketed as soon as possible you will need:
* Housing which allows your pigs to be reared efficiently & comfortably. Preferably well-maintained clean housing
* Simplify disease control as much as possible by making sure conditions on your farm are clean

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PIG FARMING: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET STARTED WITH PIG FARMING

8. Pig feed

If your pigs are fed properly they’ll be heathy, grow well and produce good quality pork. This will increase your profits. The various groups of pigs should be fed differently and in different quantities. These groups include:
1. Boars and pregnant sows
2. Sows with piglets
3. Pigs three to ten weeks old
4. Pigs weighing 60kg to 90 kg, who are up to slaughter.

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PIG FARMING: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET STARTED WITH PIG FARMING

7. BREEDING
There are a few tips to prevent boars from hurting themselves or the sow the first time they serve. The boar should be at least eight months old and the same size as the sow. A smaller sow and not a gilt (a young female) should be used for “training”. The boar should serve the sow in his own pen. By removing any obstructions from the pen and ensuring that the floor is not slippery, you can save both your boar and sow from potential injury.

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PIG FARMING: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET STARTED WITH PIG FARMING

6. PIG BREEDS TO CONSIDER

There are four pig breeds in Southern Africa namely the:
1. Large White: This is a particularly large animal. It is lean and active. It can adapt to most climates. This type of pig has a long, productive life in the breeding pen. It produces good quality bacon and pork. It also has the ability to cross with and improve other pig breeds which has made it quite popular.

2. Zimbabwean Landrace: An indigenous and locally produced breed.

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PIG FARMING: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET STARTED WITH PIG FARMING

4. BUYING YOUR FIRST PIG

Pigs bought from a farm that has good quality animals and a high standard of management and hygiene are a good investment. The boar you’re buying should come with complete records. From these you will be able to see the boars’ performance as well as his parents’ performances.
You should probably take someone with experience and knowledge in this field with when buying pigs for the first time.

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PIG FARMING: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET STARTED WITH PIG FARMING

3. PIG PRODUCTS

Suggestions:

Most of the pig meat can be used as fresh meat for re-sale. A whole suckling pig can be used and are usually sold between the ages of two to six weeks. Pork is the most common ingredient in many kinds of sausages. Ham and bacon are made from fresh pork which has been salted and/or smoked. The pigs’ shoulders and legs are most commonly cured for picnic shoulder and ham. Bacon is taken from the sides of the pig.

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PIG FARMING: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET STARTED WITH PIG FARMING

2. KNOW YOUR MARKET

The most key question you should ask yourself before you start pig farming is:
Is there a demand for pork in my area? Is there someone who will buy my pigs You should ask this question before you buy your first pig. If the answer is “yes” then decide which pig breeds are the best fit for you and your land. Then decide if you’re going to sell weaners, porkers or baconers.

PIG FARMING IN ZIMBABWE: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET STARTED WITH PIG FARMING

Do you want to start pig farming? This comprehensive THREAD guide will walk you through the process of setting up a pig farm. Learn about which pig breeds are the best for your location and the type of business you want to run. Expenses can make or break a business, find out what expenses you need to be aware of when you start pig farming.

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

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
right time for you. 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
the long run.

Zimbabwe Pig Farming

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.

Zimbabwe Pig Farming

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.

Zimbabwe Pig farming

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),

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

Some Misconceptions about Commercial Pig Farming

There is misconception about commercial pig farming. I do not think you need 300 pigs to achieve commercial standard. I think the following are important in commercial farming. @agribusiness110 @MoLAFWRR_Zim @basera_john 1) Feed- don't feed your pigs with just left overs and expect quality meat. Try to use straight feeds, concentrate or make your own feed using pre-mix solutions. There is no substitute for quality

STARTING PIG FARMING BUSINESS PLAN
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 plan. 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