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Forum: HOW TO START A COMMERCIAL PIG FARM IN GHANA

Published: March 8, 2010
By: Opoku Agyeman

I have a 40 acre farm in Ghana, West Africa which I am plannig of turning into a PIG production enterprise. I am actively seeking professional recommendations as how to commence the project on a industrial scale. My goal is to have a farm where i will produce and process to the market. These are the areas that i require suggestions:

1. the number of sow that i need to start a successful operation
2. modern design of housing for the pigs
3. the type of breed that will withstand the tropics
4. equipments required for slaughtering, processing and etc
5. development of feeding on the farm
6. best practices to make this operation an investment winner

I will welcome any comments that will lead me to gathher as much information for me to begin the project.
It is slated to start in july of this year. thanks for all your inputs.

thanks
Opoku

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Daniel Peprah
30 de agosto de 2018
Hi, Please what are the breeds of pigs commonly used in Ghana
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OPANYIN KWAJO KYERE MICHAEL FARMS
6 de septiembre de 2018

I am Opayin Kwajo Kyere a farmer in Ghana. Sometimes ago I was into this pig farming business until a serious diseases attack my farm and killed over 62 pigs at Awutu Bawjiase. I am still interested in starting this business again but this time I need advice because I have financial difficulties and need help financially and advice as well. I also need partner from external world. Thank you.

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ALBERTA MENSAH
14 de octubre de 2018

I started my piggery farm three months ago at Aburi. Please, can you advice me on how to mix the feed to get a balanced diet.

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Raymond Gyang
16 de octubre de 2018

I have assessed to about 50 acres of land near Winneba in the Central Region of Ghana. I am interested in any serious farmer or investor who wants to set up a commercial farm. The land is free for the initial 3 years on condition that at least 60% of labour comes from the community. any interested investor can contact me.
Thank you.

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EMMANUEL LONGO
20 de octubre de 2018
My wife and I are now into the 5 month of Pig farming in Uganda. The challenge is becoming the cost of feeds. We have available locally grown soya beans and maize( white and yellow corn). There are existing factory made animal feeds-which have become very expensive for us. We would therefore like to make our own on the farm. We are in need of advice about sources of premixes that we can buy(import) that can complement our locally produced feeds. Any clues? Thank you. Emmanuel
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Collins Asirifi
30 de octubre de 2018

I'm also planning to start pig farm next year in Ghana at my village, I have about two acres of land and some meaningful capital to start with but I don't want to rush it so I need some advice and thoughts on to come out successfully.

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Kpabiteymichaelangor
17 de diciembre de 2018

Please, I am having little idea about pig farming and I want to get connected to someone to have training with. Also want to know the pen types to use. Thank you.

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Esther Skauradschun
9 de marzo de 2019

Hello, my Ghanaian fellows here, I am planning to do livestock farming on 10 acres land in Akuapim area. l am living in Germany and would like to meet people who are already in this business to keep in contact with exchange of ideas and how best could one go about it with very small money. l would like to come back home and that's all l can do to survive.

Thnxs
I am Miss Esther

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COMFORT OWUSU
26 de abril de 2019

I would like to have funding for my pig farming. I have over 250 pigs and I would want to get funding or an investor who is interested in partnering or funding our project. The project is in Ghana, precisely Kumasi.

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Albert Adu Boateng
13 de agosto de 2019

COMFORT OWUSU The following are some of the things farmers should start addressing the marketing challenges
1. Keeping a good structure and good sanitation
2. Feed the animal balance diet.
3. Marketing

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Fatima Kamara
30 de junio de 2019
Hello everyone. I have just bought some land in Sierra Leone in the Lungi area. I know it might not be familiar to most. I have designated one acre to start pig farming as a beginner. I would welcome advice from all avenue as to the breed, quantity for the land available, feed and where to learn more. Thanks and hopping to hear from your experiences and expertise.
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Anamogsi Henry
7 de julio de 2019

Hello,

Please I am a student of the University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa. I have interest in making a pig farm in Bibiani- Western North Region. I want to start very small and gradually increase.

Please I would like someone to give advice on how to start the whole thing. I wish to start with about 5 pigs. 

Thank you all.
Anamogsi Henry


Anamogsi Henry

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Kpabiteymichaelangor
14 de agosto de 2019
Thank you very much.. I need your help
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Nana Akwasi Antwi Boasiako
11 de septiembre de 2019

I think he should start with the small that he has. I mean, doing it will help him to reach his goal and I have also started the journey.

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Kwamina Banson
21 de mayo de 2020
Nana Akwasi Antwi Boasiako i agree with u
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Robert Sebewie
24 de septiembre de 2019
pls which breed of pig is the best in ghana and there foo
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Kwamina Banson
21 de mayo de 2020
Robert Sebewie all breeds are best depending on the purpose of production but for starters, i will recommend the large white or the landrace
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DZIHLORNU  JONAH
5 de octubre de 2019
please how many pigs do i have to begin with as a beginner in ghana please i need more information so that i wont make any mistake,thank u
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Kwamina Banson
21 de mayo de 2020
DZIHLORNU JONAH i will recommend that you start with 5 sows already crossed with a young boar and about 30 weaners. before the sows piglets reach full market weight, you would have paved the market with the weaners
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Nana Akwasi Antwi Boasiako
21 de mayo de 2020
Bro u can start with 1 boar 2 gilt pls
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Paul Kobina Eshun
15 de diciembre de 2019
Am much interested in the pig farming. So I need more education in the pig farming industry
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Kwamina Banson
21 de mayo de 2020
Paul Kobina Eshun send me your email or number and i will send u a hand book for pig production
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Nana Akwasi Antwi Boasiako
21 de mayo de 2020
broo please can i also get nanboasiako14@gmail.com Thank you
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Mark Quaye
22 de mayo de 2020
Kwamina Banson Please I will also need the hand book. mckenzyfarms@gmail.com Thank you very much.
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Adjei Jonathan Adjetey
27 de mayo de 2020
Kwamina Banson Please below is my email address. I'd like to have the hand book too. gisetrihc@gmail.com
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Reji Sam
24 de julio de 2020

Kwamina Banson Hi i will be happy if you could send me a copy of the hand book for pig.

i want to start with 50 pigs on 4 acres. Can you give me ideas of how the pen should be build and the dimensions

could you also help me with things i need to buy to start with as well as drugs

king regards

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Ebenezer inkum
24 de enero de 2020
Hello I am Ebenezer . I want to start a little pig farm inside my house. I have already build up the house and hoping to found ideas of starting. I seriously need help if possible thank you.
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Joana Marfo
14 de mayo de 2020
I will like to start a pig farm in Ghana on commercial basis. How many plots of land will be ideal. The structure of the building and the number of pigs to start with. Any farm to visit and also some crouching. Thank you.
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Emmanuel Hammond
27 de mayo de 2020
I want to start pig farm July this year i need more teaching about it . Thanks
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Reji Sam
24 de julio de 2020
Does any one have architectural plan for pig pen to share please
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