Description
The Project
Pigs are an excellent business for the small-scale farmer to generate additional income. They have fast growth rates, good feed-to-meat conversion, are relatively easy to raise and are prolific breeders. Moreover, based on our discussions with the local town butchers, there is a high demand for pork with an insufficient supply.
The Numbers
Capital Cost
A sample of the cost of this project is set forth below. We have found that 6 pigs is a good number for farmers to start out with. From there, the farmer can begin breeding in order to increase his team size.
| Item | Cost (Kwacha) | Cost (USD) (1) |
| Bricks | 550 | $30.00 |
| Doors | 600 | $33.00 |
| Cement | 840 | $46.00 |
| Labour | 800 | $44.00 |
| 6 piglets | 1,800 | $99,00 |
| Food for 3 months | 300 | $16.00 |
| Total | 4,890 | $268 |
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Notes:
- At an exchange rate of 18.2kwacha per 1USD.
Annual Income
| Kwacha | USD (1) | |
| Revenue (2) | 12,000 | $659.00 |
| Expenses | ||
| Commercial Feed | 4,800 | $264.00 |
| Medical | 400 | $22.00 |
| Miscellaneous | 600 | $33.00 |
| Total Expenses | 5,800 | $319.00 |
| Total Income | 6,200 | $340.00 |
Notes:
- At an exchange rate of 18.2kwacha per 1USD.
- Assumes the farmer breeds the pigs and sells 12 grown pigs in the year.
Required Donation to Help a Farmer Commence a Pig Business
$268 USD
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