Awolowo86:
Excellent posts here and I must say, you guys are really superb, please I want to get some clarification, is PKC same as the palm kernel fiber we get from palm oil extraction? This is because I have a palm oil mill and I want to diversify into piggery, already acquired the land (in Ogun state, very close to Nestle flowergate factory, cos of feed) and am using this platform as my to-do guide.
Please help with what PKC means in layman's term. Plus I will appreciate information on pitfalls to avoid while embarking on this investment.
I will like to inquire about the possibility of having some experience in this before going into it real time, any connection to piggery owners?
Thanks in anticipation.

femu:

PKC is Palm kernel cake.
It's a byproduct of Palm Kernel Oil(vegetable oil) extraction not Palm Oil extraction.
There are many pitfalls in agriculture, we learn daily.
I suggest you develop a relationship with an experienced and successful pig farmer

FRANCOXAV:
I wanna visit ur farm at Nkpor, is it possible?

Awolowo86:

@ Femu, can you please recommend any, that will be willing to share knowledge? The few, I have spoken with are a bit stingy with knowledge sharing.

Awolowo86:
Excellent posts here and I must say, you guys are really superb, please I want to get some clarification, is PKC same as the palm kernel fiber we get from palm oil extraction? This is because I have a palm oil mill and I want to diversify into piggery, already acquired the land (in Ogun state, very close to Nestle flowergate factory, cos of feed) and am using this platform as my to-do guide.
Please help with what PKC means in layman's term. Plus I will appreciate information on pitfalls to avoid while embarking on this investment.
I will like to inquire about the possibility of having some experience in this before going into it real time, any connection to piggery owners?
Thanks in anticipation.

Buddhar:
I'm urgently in need of 100 weaners. Anyone who's relevant should contact me. Thanks

hectorr:
Hello great farmers,I'm new here on nairaland but I've been informed that nairaland is like a family,where matters affecting a member is taken seriously .
I'm a farmer myself though I'm yet to start practicing due to unavailability of funds. All the same I hope to do that one day. But for now I want to work.
I have a Bsc in Agricultural Extension, most importantly I love agriculture either Livestock or crop farming.
I'm looking for job and I'm hoping someone will have one for me.
I have some experience working and caring for livestock and my duties included cleaning stalls, feeding and
checking the health of the animals. I am physically fit and
able to handle the duties associated with this job and to work long hours in all types of weather. I have excellent
verbal and written skills with the ability to follow instructions and I am dependable, trustworthy and self motivated.
Thanks for you consideration. I can be reached on this Number 08065061035 and tru this Email nwachukwutochi1015@yahoo.com.

dejia:
We have 60 weaners for sale.( 25 Females, 35Males)

Breed: A cross of Landrace and Camborough PIC 337 ( semen source, Kanhym, South Africa).

Large White and Camborough PIC 337 ( Semen source, kanhym, South Africa).

Age: 50-73days old.(

Weight: 10-22kg

Minimum order: 10

Ratio: 1female to 1Male.

Price: Female: 12k; Male: 10k

Breed have good mothering abilities,Excellent Feed Conversation Ratio

Location: Farm is in Kwara State.

Delivery period: 5th of March till 13th of March.2016.

Transportation: We arranged at an additional cost.

support and Consultation is given to new farmers, who buy minimum of 20 .

We also have Nipples/Tips for N1,000 each

kindly e.mail: deji@fulfillsa.co.za

dejia:
We have 60 weaners for sale.( 25 Females, 35Males)

Breed: A cross of Landrace and Camborough PIC 337 ( semen source, Kanhym, South Africa).

Large White and Camborough PIC 337 ( Semen source, kanhym, South Africa).

Age: 50-73days old.(

Weight: 10-22kg

Minimum order: 10

Ratio: 1female to 1Male.

Price: Female: 12k; Male: 10k

Breed have good mothering abilities,Excellent Feed Conversation Ratio

Location: Farm is in Kwara State.

Delivery period: 5th of March till 13th of March.2016.

Transportation: We arranged at an additional cost.

support and Consultation is given to new farmers, who buy minimum of 20 .

We also have Nipples/Tips for N1,000 each

kindly e.mail: deji@fulfillsa.co.za

Awolowo86:
Excellent posts here and I must say, you guys are really superb, please I want to get some clarification, is PKC same as the palm kernel fiber we get from palm oil extraction? This is because I have a palm oil mill and I want to diversify into piggery, already acquired the land (in Ogun state, very close to Nestle flowergate factory, cos of feed) and am using this platform as my to-do guide.
Please help with what PKC means in layman's term. Plus I will appreciate information on pitfalls to avoid while embarking on this investment.
I will like to inquire about the possibility of having some experience in this before going into it real time, any connection to piggery owners?
Thanks in anticipation.

eposho:

Huuuumm. Man where did u come from? Heaven I must guess. This is a business I pumped millions into 3 / 4 yrs ago. Was really passionate abt it cos was my late grandma trade which became the whole family bread and butter, so I was highly charged and passionate about it.
Tot I cldnt get it wrong, but running the business all the way from u.k was my on doing . the months I spent in Nija highlighted problems of the industry to me.
Fact is it is one trade u invest 3x to get 2x.
Market / marketing was very thin. Etc.etc.
Maybe one day I will reconsider my view but not @ the mo.

DeeOneBangin:
All things being equal (good breed, good feeding and good management) after purchasing a weaner (7-10kg), From experience how long would it take to attain 80kg live weight. Just a rough estimate.

Thanks

I intend to go into fattening only. No time for production

Spent grain is included in their feed composition.

DeeOneBangin:
All things being equal (good breed, good feeding and good management) after purchasing a weaner (7-10kg), From experience how long would it take to attain 80kg live weight. Just a rough estimate.

Thanks

I intend to go into fattening only. No time for production

Spent grain is included in their feed composition.

femu:


spent grain isn't necessarily good feed so it can influence your performance.

using best practices, I think within 5-6 months u can hit 80kg

snowpe:
please house what type of cheap housing can I use in establishing a farm of 15pigs? advice and contributions highly appreciated.

femu:
Live weight is now 350 naira per kilo within Ota, Ogun state.

Let's keep prices uniform or similar!!!

omode2:
You can use bamboo am currently building one myself i should have uploaded it but due to network. It allows flow of air to the pen which aids growth.

lagbaja:
Here are some of my farrowing pigs sucking on the water ni.pples.

Piggery can command even more revenue if you combine it with fishery. On my farm, we use our pig manure for growing maggots which we feed to our catfish. It saves on cost of fish feed and promotes quicker growth of our catfish. One pig's manure can produce up to 20kg of catfish per annum.