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If you have not started thinking about starting a pig farm, maybe these benefits of commercial pig farming business will spur you to start.

There are so many benefits of pig farming but this article covers some of the most catchy few.

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If you have not read my other article on how to start commercial pig farming business you can read it here. https://agro4africa.com/commercial-pig-farming-business-guide/

So, let's get started.

1. Pigs have the advantage of being prolific breeders:
Yes, that’s correct. Commercial pig farming is beneficial due to the fact that pigs are prolific breeders.

A single pig has the capacity to give birth to as much as 10 to 12 piglets in a single birth, making it one of the most reproducing livestock in the world. They can also produce 2 litters/year under ideal pig management practices.

With this kind of reproduction rate, you can be sure of doubling the number of pigs in your farm within a short period of time.


2. Pig Farming is a very Lucrative business in Nigeria
Pig farming in Nigeria is one of the most lucrative and profitable livestock businesses anyone can think of.

Most people who have started the pig rearing business have seen so much success already.

It’s saddening anyway that despite the huge profits obtainable in owning a Piggery, many Nigerians are still overlooking this goldmine.

While many who engage in pig farming do so as a part-time business, a lot of people are ignorant of how it works.

If you can engage in this business fully, you are sure going to smile your way to the bank very soon.

Visit the link below to see a short pig farming video documentary of a successful pig farmer in Kenya.

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3. Pigs have a faster growth rate
When compared with other livestock in the same category, you will discover that pigs have a faster growth rate.

Fatteners (piglets you’re raising for meat) can reach marketable weight within six to eight months.

Because of this, you can be very sure of making profits within a short period of time. Of course, with the best pig management practices.

See what these researchers have to say about the growth rate of pigs in this pig farming pdf.



4. Pigs have a high food conversion ratio
Pigs have a very high feed conversion ratio/efficiency (FCR/FCE). This means pigs are able to convert more of the food they eat to body flesh and weight.

They have this advantage over any other class of meat-producing animals with the exception of broilers chickens.

Pigs eat almost anything. They feed on forage crops, spent grain from breweries, byproducts of grains from mills, and garbage.

Isn’t it incredible how this animal is able to convert all of this useless stuff into nutritious meat?

Pigs also have processed meals you can purchase in the market too.



5. The setup cost and management of commercial pig farming business are easy.
Another reason why you should consider Pig farming is because it only needs a small investment in buildings and equipment.

The housing for pig is expensive to construct. A plot of land may just be okay to start a small scale piggery


That moment when you tell the pigs to say 'Cheese!' LOL

6. Pig meat (pork) is in high demand in Nigeria and in Foreign market
Trust me when I say pork sells very fast in the market.

The best benefit is you can retain almost 70 to 80% the of body weight of pig as meat after butchering.

Since pigs provide red meat which is a good source of protein, it has gained an excellent demand in Nigeria and in the export market too. China alone consumes over 50% of global pork production. So, you can see the high foreign demand.

Apart from providing red meat, Pork is very tasty too. I urge you to a bite soon. Thank me later.

Pork is very nutritious when it has high fat and low water content. It has a better energy value than any other meat. It is also rich with vitamins such as Thiamine, niacin, and riboflavin and is the world’s most consumed meat.



7. Commercial Pig products
Apart from meat, there are other products gotten from pigs. They include; pig fat, skin, hair, and bones used to make some luxury items.

The chemical industries have an increasing demand for pig fat. This is because, it is used for the production of paints, soaps and other chemical products.

In addition, other processed pig byproducts like ham, bacon, sausages, lard, pork (meat) have good market worldwide.




7. Commercial pig farming in Nigeria creates employment
Commercial pig farming in Nigeria can create employment and help the financially weaker sections/communities.

Pig farm managers, cleaners, veterinary doctors, drivers, etc. are required to run the piggery efficiently.

This creates employment for the local dwellers and contributes to the national economy.


9. Pig dungs from pig farms are used as manure.
Pig manure is commonly used for fertilizing crops and fish ponds. A farmer who keeps pigs and plant crops as well can use the manure from pigs to fertilize his farm. The manure from the pig will improve the nutrient of the soil and make it suitable for crops like maize or okra to yield bountifully.



The importance of pig farming can never be overemphasized. I hope this article spurs you to start enjoying pig farming profits.

If you love this information on this page, please share with someone else to spur the need to start a pig farm.

Please leave a comment on the website if you have a question or contribution that will improve this article.

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For ease and proper management of your snail farm, use the following equipment:
They include the following:

1. Water tanks
Snails need water every now and then, so you need to always have water available in your snail farm.

Keeping a large water tank on your farm will ensure that you always have provision for water.

Read the Full Article Here: https://agro4africa.com/main-equipment-needed-snail-farming/

2. Wheelbarrow
With a wheelbarrow, you can comfortably move large quantities of snail at harvest. You can also use a wheelbarrow to move larger quantities of soil to the farm site.

Another important use of wheelbarrow is for moving the snail feed from one snail cage to another. Especially when the farm is too large to be carrying heavy loads around.

3. Small weighing scale
A weighing scale is a measuring instrument for taking a measurement of the weight of snails.

There are analogue measuring scale and more recently the digital weighing scale.

I prefer the digital weighing scale because it gives a more accurate measurement of the weight of snails in grams.

4. Watering can
Snails like their environment to be moist at all time, so you need to always moisten the snail farm.

With a watering can, you can spray water in your snail pens.

5. Shovel and Rake
You need a shovel in your snail farm for moving loam soil into the snail pen and for changing the soil in the snail housing.

Shovels come in handy for digging and moving dirt in a free-range snail farm.

The rake is used for cleaning the surrounding of your snail farm.

It can also use it to turn the soil in the snail pen when searching for eggs under the soil.

6. Hand Trowel
When you want to dig small holes or mix snail feed, you can use a trowel.

Another time when a trowel comes into work in snail farming is when you are incubating your snail eggs.

You use the trowel to move soil to cover the eggs slightly for so that they can hatch.

7. Water and feeding troughs
When serving snails crushed foods like calcium, use a feeding trough to put the food so that it does not become moist in the already damp soil.

You can also use a plate with shallow depth to serve as a feeding or water trough for snails.

The water trough serves as a provision for the snails to drink and bath. Just make sure the water trough for snail is not too deep so that they don't drown in it.

8. Hoe and Cutlass.
A hoe is used for digging in and around the snail farm. You can use a hoe to dig the floor of your snail pen when searching for snail eggs.

Both hoes and cutlasses are very useful for weeding the environment of the snail farm to maintain hygiene.

9. Plastic buckets.
Plastic buckets are used for carrying water and snail food around the snail farm.

You can also use it to carry snails around when you are sorting your snail pens.

10. Plastic Spoons and Plastic Plates (with lid)
To increase the hatchability of snail eggs, do not pick the eggs with your hand.

A plastic spoon becomes very important at this time of your snail farming journey.

After picking the eggs, you can put them in a plastic plate containing a soil mixture suitable for hatching the eggs and then cover the lid.

11. Hand Sprayer and Water Hose
The essence of the hand sprayer is for pest management while the what hose serves as a means of spraying water round a very large snail farm.

To use the water hose, you can attach a shower cap at one end of the hose while the other end is connected to a tap.

This type of construction makes it easy for you to spray water in the entire snail farm without having to carry heavy buckets of water and watering can.

Read the full Article and other snail farming resources on our website.

Click on the link below.
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Here we have it. Complete 11 necessary equipment for snail farming business.

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Cassava Farming Process

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Cassava does very well in most parts of West Africa like Nigeria, Cameroon, Senegal, Benin Republic, and Ghana. No matter the location you find yourself, the cassava farming process remains the same.

Except in some locations with weather conditions that do not adequately support the successful growth of cassava.

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Commercial process of cultivating cassava involves simple farm operations such as; land preparation, planting, weeding, fertilization, and harvesting.


Step 1: Selection of a Suitable Land Cultivation of Cassava
The first step in the cassava farming process is the selection of suitable land for cultivation. The crop can be grown on most soils; however, the best soils are sandy clay loams that are well drained without a fluctuating water table.

Cassava is a tropical crop that finds the most favourable growing conditions in humid-warm climates at temperatures of between 25 – 29°C and precipitations of between 1000 – 1500 mm which ideally should be evenly distributed throughout the year.


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Step 2: Land Preparation for Planting Cassava
After successfully choosing a suitable site for cultivating your cassava, clear all bushes in the area immediately.

The reason for clearing the bushes around the area is to allow more sunlight to the soil and to remove weeds and undergrowth which might otherwise compete with the growth of your cassava.

By clearing the bush in the selected area using the burning method, you will destroy disease vectors and other parasites present in the soil.

In addition, the layer of ashes left after burning may help to increase the quantity of potassium salt in the soil available to the growing plants.


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Some people have argued that bush burning may also deplete soil nutrient as seen in this project research. They claim that as you are burning the bush, some essential nutrients will find their way out of the soil in the form of gases.

The best way to avoid depleting the soil through bush burning is to rotate the method of clearing the vegetation in your cassava farm with other methods.

As you are preparing the soil for cassava farming, dried animal manure or compost can be incorporated to increase soil fertility.

Ridges or mounds which are 0.75m-1m apart are constructed depending on the availability of planting materials and the fertility of the soil.

The cassava plant spacing and population also vary, depending on whether cassava is planted solely or in association with other crops.

Some experiments have shown ridging to produce relatively lower yields than flat cultivation, but the work of weeding and harvesting is greatly reduced by ridge planting.

For farmers in the rainforest and derived savanna zones where soils are prone to water-logging, planting on ridges or mounds is a general practice.


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Step 3: Planting the Cassava
In planting stage of the cassava farming process, the first thing to do is to carefully select a cassava variety that you will grow.

Select varieties with multiple pest and disease resistance, high and stable root yields, and acceptable quality.cassava farming process
The optimal cassava plant spacing is 1 meter by 1 meter apart along each row and across ridges or mounds.

The remaining space between the cassava plants can be used you grow vegetables, maize, legumes, and other plants.

Intercropping cassava with other crops reduces the danger of loss caused by unfavourable weather and pests by spreading the risk across several plants with different vulnerabilities.

Ensure you are planting cassava stem cuttings taken from plants that are up to 8 – 18 months old. Use a sharp machete or cutlass to cut the stem.

Take care not to bruise the buds or otherwise damage the stem. The cuttings should be about 20-25 cm in length with 5 or more nodes.

Cuttings from the base of the stalk are better planting materials than those from the top in terms of germination and plant yield.


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Methods of Planting Cassava
There are three methods of planting cassava

1. Horizontal planting
Plant cuttings are buried 5-10cm below the soil surface in dry climates and when mechanical planting is used.

Cuttings planted horizontally produce multiple stems and more tuberous roots but they are relatively smaller in size. However, in loamy and rich soils the multiple stems and roots are at an advantage resulting in high yields.

2. Vertical planting
this is done during rainy days so that cuttings will not rot if constantly wet. In contrast, under low rainfall conditions, vertical planting may result in dehydration of the cuttings.

3. Inclined planting
Cuttings are inclined at 45o in semi-rainy areas, leaving 2-3 nodes above ground level. The inclination of the stem and roots provide leverage which makes harvesting easier than in the other orientations.

Plant early in the morning or late afternoons when the sun is cool to prevent excess heat from heating the crop. Replace all cuttings which did not bud after two weeks of planting.


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Step 4: Weeding of Cassava Farm
An ancient Chinese philosopher once said, “Plan for what is difficult while it is easy, do what is great while it is small.”

With this quote in mind; Thorough land preparation is key to reduced weeding activity.

Plant cassava cuttings early enough before weeds start emerging.
Cassava requires approximately 3 months of weed-free condition for optimum yield. Use a contact and/or pre-emergent herbicide to control weeds for the first three months of growth.

Apply post-emergence herbicides as soon as weeds begin to emerge after the pre-emergence herbicide treatment.

Weed with hoes or adapted cutlasses 3 or more times depending on the type of weed.

On a large scale, use tractor operated weeders.


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Step 5: Fertilization of Cassava Plantation
The kinds and quantities of fertilizers required by a cassava crop depend on the nature of the soil. You may not need to fertilize the farmland immediately after clearing vegetation.

If you have grown cassava on the land for several years in succession or in a rotation, the soil nutrients deplete. Therefore, fertilizer application becomes necessary.

Most farmers use different kinds of organic manures, such as cattle dung or chicken droppings to improve soil fertility. Remains of leguminous plants, incorporated into the ground, also improve soil nutrients.

To further enhance the growth and overall yield of your farm, you will need to apply fertilizers. Use a good fertilizer to improve soil nutrient.

Test a sample of your soil to determine the fertilizer types and application rates that will be suitable for your farmland.

A fertilizer that is rich in potassium salt, favours the formation of starch in cassava. Nitrogen and phosphorus, on the other hand, are essential for growth.

If the soil contains large quantities of absorbed nitrogen, the result will be like the proverbial fig tree in the Holy Bible that Jesus Christ saw on his way to Jericho, “having a heavy development of vegetative growth without a corresponding increase in root production.”

Apply the first dose of NPK fertilizer, in the ratio as determined by the soil test, 4-8 weeks after planting.

Place fertilizers 15cm to 45cm from the base of the stem in drill holes – 10cm to 15cm deep. Placement of fertilizers in drill holes reduces fertilizer loss through runoff water.

A second dose of Fertilization of plants 16 weeks after planting significantly increases the yield of roots and enhances tuber bulking.

For effective absorption of fertilizer nutrients into the soil, do not apply fertilizer when the soil is dry.

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Step 6: Harvesting the Cassava Tubers
Cassava maturity differs from one variety to another. You can harvest your cassava 8 – 18 months after planting.

However, the exact time for harvesting cassava depends on the variety of the cassava, the environment where it is planted, and the agricultural practices adopted.cassava-farming-process
The best way to harvest cassava is to do it manually. The stems of the cassava plant are first cut by hand, machete or machine.

When you are cutting the stems, leave a small portion of the stem at the base of the plant to serve as a handle to pull the storage root up.

Don’t damage the stems when you are cutting them. Keep the stems you will plant next season. Stack them together in small portions as you move.

How to make money from cassava farming business
Sell the cassava stem out to make profits and use the excess as firewood for cooking when they are dried.

Another way of making money from cassava farming business is by processing and selling off the young succulent leaves of cassava as a vegetable.

Also, sell off all the green leaves including the young parts of the stem or feed them to your livestock you keep any.

Uproot the cassava immediately by pulling the plant from the soil while holding the small portion of stem you left when cutting the stem.

If the soil is too hard, use a hoe to dig out the part stuck in the soil so that the tubers will not break in the soil.

Cut off the tubers from the stem. Be careful not to bruise the roots as you are harvesting otherwise, they will deteriorate very rapidly.

It is better to harvest roots only when you have a ready market to sell your cassava tubers to prevent them from decay and forming post-harvest waste.

You can process the roots as soon as they are harvested. Once the roots are harvested, they begin to deteriorate within about 48 hours, and then begin to rot and decay.

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Cassava has so many uses, and this has resulted to its high demand in both local and international markets. According to Daily Trust (March 29, 2016), Nigeria has become the largest producer of cassava in the world with an annual output of 45 million metric tons.

It's obvious that the supply of cassava to both local and foreign markets can never be enough. As a result, more and more cassava farmers have to improve on their farm practice in order to increase their yield and meet the demand of the market. Also, new farmer should join this league to ensure steady supply of this profitable crop.

Cassava does very well in most parts of West Africa like Nigeria, Cameroon, Senegal, Benin Republic, and Ghana. However, the right knowledge on how to grow cassava from land preparation to harvest is an important factor to consider. Also a knowledge on pest and diseases that affects cassava plants and how to control their spread should not be overlooked.

The cassava farming process includes;
*Land preparation: In this, the best soil to grow cassava is selected. Bush clearing is done, manure is added to the soil and ridges are made where necessary. For arid regions with low annual rainfall, irrigation channels are also constructed.

*Planting: After preparing the land, the stems to be planted are cut accordingly and ascertained to be disease free. Also, the planting method to be adopted is chosen and the time of the day to plant is scheduled.

*Weeding: Remove unwanted plants in your farm early enough to avoid competing for space and nutrients with your cassava plants.

*Fertilization: Select the right fertilizer for your farm and apply using a method convenient to you. Fertilizers with high potassium content increases the starch content of cassava and the application of fertilizers about 4 months after planting will increase the size of the cassava tuber significantly.

*Harvesting: Depending on the cassava type planted, cassava can be harvested any time between 8 - 18 months. Cassava does not last long after it has been harvested - it rots within days. Ensure you harvest your cassava when you have a ready buyer or when you want to use them immediately.

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I know you want to make money this year. Obviously, that’s why you are reading this article on crop farming business ideas.

Many people have started acknowledging the importance of agriculture.

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Right now, you cannot imagine the number of people who want to venture into one agribusiness or another.

There is something for everyone who wishes to earn from agriculture – take this from me.

Whether it is livestock farming, crop cultivation, food processing, import & export, service providing, sourcing agent, you can become a millionaire through agriculture.

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Do you want to start a commercial pig farming business? Or perhaps, you already run a piggery, but you want to learn one more useful tip for your pig farm? Then, you are welcome to continue reading this comprehensive pig farming guide.

In this post, I’m going to teach you how to start a commercial pig farming business in Nigeria.

This comprehensive guide will walk you through the process of setting up and running a pig farm.

You will also learn about the pig breeds that are the best for your location and the type of business model you choose to run.

We will also explore the cost centres in running a piggery business. Remember, Expenses can make or break a business. So, we will find out what expenses you need to be aware of when you start pig farming.

WARNING: This article is super comprehensive. Do you know what happens when an article is very comprehensive? Exactly, it’s very long.

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This article is over 5,000 words long and I have touched the major parts of this pig farming business.

I advise you to bookmark or save this page to your browser or print the entire page for subsequent reading.

If there is anything that I did not mention in the article, please do well to add it in the comment.

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Here is Why You Should Start Pig Farming Business Today

1. Pigs have the advantage of being prolific breeders
2. They have a faster growth rate:
3. Pig Farming is very Lucrative in Nigeria. A single pig can be sold as high as N35,000 to N70,000 depending on the size.
4. The animal has a high food conversion ratio
5. Setup cost and management of commercial pig farming business are easy.
6. Pig meat (pork) is in high demand in Nigeria and in Foreign market
7. Commercial Pig Farming Business in Nigeria creates Employment
8. Commercial Pig products
9. Pig dungs from pig farms are used as manure.


Who can start Commercial Pig farming Business?

1. Do you want to make huge profit from agriculture? Pig farming business is a good idea.
2. In need of a part-time job for additional income? You are welcome to the piggery business
3. Uneducated and unemployed? You can make more money from pig farming with the right training.
4. Are you a small scale farmer looking to add some livestocks to the farm? Add a piggery to your list.
5. Guess what? Even women in agriculture sector can try this business too.


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Agriculture cannot only put food on your table, but it can also make your pockets heavy.

Agro investment, like every other investment, needs a well thought out plan to be successful.

Strive Masiyiwa once said “you might earn a lot of money working as a professional somewhere, even in the Diaspora. You might be a very successful businessman or woman, but if you do not know how to invest, the money will just pass through you like a fast-moving stream of water.“

Are you an investor or a farm enthusiast but do not know how to make agro investment decision in Nigeria?

Look no further because this post will take you through the journey of making the right decisions for your agro investment.

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In a world with an ever-increasing population who are in constant demand for food, post-harvest waste is one phenomenon that must be eliminated.

Post-harvest waste refers to the quantity of food lost or wasted after harvest.

Statistics have shown that roughly one-third of the food produced in the world for human consumption every year — approximately 1.3 billion tonnes — gets lost or wasted.

What are the causes of food waste and what are the possible ways of eliminating food wastes?

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Snail farming business a more spinner, but you've got to know the basics.
Not everything you see on the internet is true.
You don't make unrealistic assumptions in farming.
That you snails lay a total of 1000 eggs does not mean you will have 1000 baby snails in the months ahead.
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Lol. “Shaku shaku” and “I like your waist in particular” is included in Uniben exam question

A Uniben student has shared a photo of their exam question paper and “shaku shaku”, “science student”, and “I like your waist in particular” were included in the questions.

The exam question set for students in the department of English and Literature in University of Benin had a question that goes: “Explain “shaku shaku,” science students, and “I like your waist in particular” as products of a society that is highly influenced by popular culture and dance.

Uniben exam question

The question carries 10 marks and was given to second-year students of the department. A student of the school took to Facebook to reveal that there were more unusual questions asides the one going viral.

She wrote: “There is nothing you will not see in uniben today’s exam was all about shaku-shaku, science student and I love your waist in particular…. And for movies we have jennifas diary, died wretched and tongues of fire…..”

Biko, who knows the answer to the shaku shaku question?

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