Piggery FARM In Nigeria

Feed and Nutrition

✔ Provide balanced feed based on the pig’s age/weight:

Starter feed for piglets

Grower feed

Finisher feed
✔ Supplements and clean water are essential.

Good Pig Breeds to Consider

Some of the best pig breeds for meat production, growth, and adaptability include:

Large White: Excellent for growth rate, good mothering ability, widely used in commercial operations.

Landrace: Known for large litters and good milk production — great for breeding.

Duroc: Fast growth, good feed efficiency, hardy with good meat quality.

Camborough (Camborough 22/CS): A popular maternal line with large litters and strong mothering traits — ideal for piglet production.

👉 These breeds are proven performers in small and commercial pig farming.

As a new farmer, the first thing you need to do is secure a suitable piece of land. Make sure the road to the farm is motorable so that you can easily access the land and transport farm inputs and produce without difficulty.