As we know that livestock products is on high demand, poultry,inclusive; is fast expanding in Nigeria and across Africa as a result of population growth and increased urbanization. Poultry farming if not fastest, i will say, is one of the fastest growing segments in the Agricultural industry in this country, Nigeria. According to ThisDay Newspaper, Nigeria’s poultry industry is worth over N1.2tn as of 2017.
Talk about market size , Nigeria’s egg production is the largest in west Africa and Africa at large followed by South Africa. Chicken importation (with the exception of day-old-chicks) was banned by Nigeria in 2003, which spurred growth in domestic poultry production.
Starting a Poultry Farming Business with a positive mind set
Some of the areas of specialization in the poultry farm business includes;
- Chicken meat production
- Egg production
- Hatchery
- Poultry feed production
- Processing of chicken meat and eggs
- Packaging and marketing of poultry products
- Manufacturing of poultry equipment
- Poultry marketing and consultancy services
- Administration of poultry vaccines and medicines
- Sales of poultry equipment
Starting a poultry farm in Nigeria these are factors to consider:
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Choose The Type Of Poultry Bird To Rear
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Select A Suitable Farm Location/Site
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Provide Good Housing And Shelter For The Birds
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Feeding and Medication OF The Poultry BIRDS
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Marketing and Sales of THE POULTRY Birds
