How A Starter Can Make Profit Estimates (1)
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by johnayodele
3y ago
Many starter farmers in Nigeria usually have a big problem regarding how to make realistic income and profit projections before entering into the business. Many have been misled by false projections and have badly burned their fingers in the business. I want to teach them how to make a realistic income and profit projection for decision making either to invest in the business or to stay away from it. Lets say that you have 500 Layers Chickens and want to know the Income Potential First you must realize that only healthy chickens lay eggs and the income comes from the eggs. Therefore, you shoul ..read more
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Poultry Business in Nigeria: High Costs – Threat to Cost Effectiveness
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by johnayodele
4y ago
One of the major threats to cost effectiveness of businesses in Nigeria is the erratic power supply to factories. Many factories run on electrical generators for much of the day. The price per liter of diesel is about N200.00. Running feed mills and hatcheries with high cost diesel could lead to the closure of mills and hatcheries thus impairing the value chain. There is increasing costs of feed ingredients such as maize which is a major component in the feed formulation thus making the cost of production to be less cost effective for the millers. High costs of fuel and high cost of feed ingre ..read more
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Poultry Farming in Nigeria: Imminent Collapse of the Industry in View?
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by johnayodele
4y ago
The lockdown of the Nigerian economy to curtail the further spread of the deadly Coronavirus pandemic is already having a severe adverse on the operations of many poultry producers thereby threatening their continuity and sustainability. The collapse of the industry is imminent where a poultry producer is unable to sustain cash flows for his farm operations by his inability to sell his produce on time. The Covid-19 lockdown in Nigeria which commenced on March 25, 2020 is in the 4th week. The average shelf life of an egg is about 21 days being a perishable product. He should be able to sell his ..read more
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Poultry Farming: Impact of Land Border Closure on Poultry Production
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by johnayodele
4y ago
For about two decades, the import of poultry products into Nigeria has been on the contraband list. But due to the porosity of the land borders and ineffective monitoring, poultry products have always been smuggled into the country to the detriment of local production. The Federal Government’s recent decision to close the land borders with neighbor  countries through which the products are smuggled is expected to lead to acceleration in the nation’s agricultural value chains. These value chains are several including the supply of inputs, storage, transportation, insurance and many others. Nige ..read more
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Poultry Farming: How to Maintain a Hygienic Environment
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by johnayodele
4y ago
A poultry farm cannot survive in a dirty environment. There is a minimum hygienic condition to maintain in a poultry farm if the chickens are to remain in good health for optimal production and maximum profits. The poultry farm must be cleaned regularly and the droppings should be cleared before it constitutes an agent of disease. The farm house must be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected before bringing in new stock of chickens. A farm house is dirty and in urgent need of cleaning when it has an offensive odour. The farmer should clear the chicken droppings mixed with saw dust into disposal bi ..read more
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Poultry Farming in Nigeria: How to Start with Day old Chickens
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by johnayodele
5y ago
Many small farmers especially those going into the business for the first time are scared of starting with day old chickens for the fear of high mortality due to inexperience and ignorance. To be adequately prepared for successful brooding and rearing, among many other details, the following should be noted by a starter: Buy the day old chickens from a reliable source with good track record and one of them is Animal Care Konsult in Nigeria. Ensure the chickens have been vaccinated against new castle disease, chicken bronchitis and brooder pneumonia. Ensure the chicken pen is ready before their ..read more
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Poultry Farming in Nigeria: Facts to Consider Starting a Farm
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by johnayodele
5y ago
Poultry farming business is established as a profitable and good business idea in Nigeria. The Nigerian economy is dependent on the agricultural sector which contributes significantly to national income. Reasons for starting a poultry business in Nigeria. It is a lucrative business for individuals and entrepreneurs creating employment opportunities for job seekers It is a business that can never dry up in Nigeria. It provides eggs which is a great source of nutrition Increasing population in Nigeria and the ban on importation of chicken products are a critical driving factor behind the opport ..read more
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