New generation farmers meet to develop pig farming in Nigeria
Vice Chairman of Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association in Ogun
State, Dr. Taiwo Jolaoso, who delivered a discourse titled
‘Acceptable U se of Antibiotics’ commended the farmers for coming
together to promote pig production in Nigeria. He noted that the
forum was timely because Nigeria has realised the needs to focus
on agriculture.
In his lecture Dr. Jolaoso cautioned that antibiotics should not be
used on animal and man indiscriminately, as it could lead to
antibiotics resistance. “When resistance occur you can no longer
guarantee the safety or health of the animals. And farmers are
prone to contact the disease since they touch and eat the meat,” he
noted.
He explained that when farmers take proper care of their animal and
employ well-trained farm workers, fewer drugs are needed to raise
healthy livestock.
Speaking further, Dr. Jolaoso advised young people want to venture
into farming to acquire adequate knowledge before starting the
business. This, he said, would help the farmer to make informed
decisions that will yield fruitful results.
The initiator the association, Mr. Owolabi Femi, recalled that the
group started in 2015 as a WhatsApp forum with only four
members. Thereafter, it grew to form APPN, which now comprises
about 400 members from across Nigeria.
He said: “Pig production is a thriving business now. We look
towards having a forum in the east of Nigeria in order to bring on
board other pig farmers in there. The forum is to educate, enlighten
and share knowledge of the business with young farmers.”
As tips for young people who are interested in pig production,
Owolabi said: “Pig farming is a viable business for wealth creation,
but anyone going into pig farming has to decide the aspect of pig
farming, whether fattening or breeding or combination of both.
Then, look at the cost implication of starting the particular aspect of
the business. The person must also ensure adequate water supply
to make the piggery tidy every time. Other factors to consider are
the quality of feeds to give the animals and the level of skills of farm
workers and management that look after the pigs.”
Chairman of APPN, Mr. Oladipupo Shofowora, said: “Agriculture in
Nigeria is taking a new dimension. That is why we have new
generation of farmers like APPN coming together form a major
stakeholder in pig farming and pork production in Nigeria.
He described APPN as a group of educated and enlightened farmers
working closely with government to further improve the pig farming
and pork production in Nigeria. While explaining the numerous
health benefits of pork over red meat, Shofowora said pork as white
meat is healthier and builds antibodies, so its consumption must be
encouraged.
Member of Board of Trustees, APPN, Mr. Adeniyi Adegbolahan,
used the occasion to call on state and federal government to further
support pig farmers in areas of infrastructure, loans, reliable source
of feeds and the development of the industry. He also presented a
lecture titled ‘ Feeding and Health Management for Profitable Pig
Production.’
State, Dr. Taiwo Jolaoso, who delivered a discourse titled
‘Acceptable U se of Antibiotics’ commended the farmers for coming
together to promote pig production in Nigeria. He noted that the
forum was timely because Nigeria has realised the needs to focus
on agriculture.
used on animal and man indiscriminately, as it could lead to
antibiotics resistance. “When resistance occur you can no longer
guarantee the safety or health of the animals. And farmers are
prone to contact the disease since they touch and eat the meat,” he
noted.
He explained that when farmers take proper care of their animal and
employ well-trained farm workers, fewer drugs are needed to raise
healthy livestock.
Speaking further, Dr. Jolaoso advised young people want to venture
into farming to acquire adequate knowledge before starting the
business. This, he said, would help the farmer to make informed
decisions that will yield fruitful results.
The initiator the association, Mr. Owolabi Femi, recalled that the
group started in 2015 as a WhatsApp forum with only four
members. Thereafter, it grew to form APPN, which now comprises
about 400 members from across Nigeria.
He said: “Pig production is a thriving business now. We look
towards having a forum in the east of Nigeria in order to bring on
board other pig farmers in there. The forum is to educate, enlighten
and share knowledge of the business with young farmers.”
As tips for young people who are interested in pig production,
Owolabi said: “Pig farming is a viable business for wealth creation,
but anyone going into pig farming has to decide the aspect of pig
farming, whether fattening or breeding or combination of both.
Then, look at the cost implication of starting the particular aspect of
the business. The person must also ensure adequate water supply
to make the piggery tidy every time. Other factors to consider are
the quality of feeds to give the animals and the level of skills of farm
workers and management that look after the pigs.”
Chairman of APPN, Mr. Oladipupo Shofowora, said: “Agriculture in
Nigeria is taking a new dimension. That is why we have new
generation of farmers like APPN coming together form a major
stakeholder in pig farming and pork production in Nigeria.
He described APPN as a group of educated and enlightened farmers
working closely with government to further improve the pig farming
and pork production in Nigeria. While explaining the numerous
health benefits of pork over red meat, Shofowora said pork as white
meat is healthier and builds antibodies, so its consumption must be
encouraged.
Member of Board of Trustees, APPN, Mr. Adeniyi Adegbolahan,
used the occasion to call on state and federal government to further
support pig farmers in areas of infrastructure, loans, reliable source
of feeds and the development of the industry. He also presented a
lecture titled ‘ Feeding and Health Management for Profitable Pig
Production.’
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