Backyard hog raising is a very popular enterprise in the Philippines because it requires very little space and modest capital, and you don’t need any formal college degree or education to engage in it.
Around 65% of the swine production is done by backyard farmers (versus 35% by large-scale farm operations), which shows a growing number of Filipinos venturing into this field. Despite being technologically advanced, backyard swine farmers can be confronted with low productivity and swine mismanagement practices which results in low sow productivity and high mortality rates.
And now, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and with businesses closing, unemployment rising, many people are looking at alternative sources of income to support their family.
In a recent Hot Topic Segment in MNLToday.ph, the business of hog raising was discussed. Watch here for more information details:
Hog raising is proven to be a profitable business for Filipinos through the decades. Its popularity is evidently seen among backyards of rural families. An average Filipino family usually raises a small number of pigs to augment their daily needs. While both parents are busy with their work, children may help in raising a few piglets until they reach their marketable age. No wonder, more hogs are produced in backyards compared to commercial piggeries.
In starting in this kind of business, information about the industry is readily available from peers who are in the business, as well as details over the internet. And with the Philippines being one of the counties who are in to social media particularly FaceBook, one can do their research by visiting page related to hog raising.
And in backyard hog raising, UltraPak stands out as the most dependable hog feed brand for backyard hog raisers.
Ultrapak is a premium brand containing top quality imported ingredients that guarantees better feed conversion for swine. It is made available at the commercial trade network through the local agriculture stores. This is very accessible to farmers operating backyard to small size farms.
And with complete line of products for hogs for all stages, UltraPak can guarantee a good return on your investment.
For more information on backyard hog raising and UltraPak, visit its official FB page at: https://www.facebook.com/ultrapakofficial/
