Group Trains 450 Northern Pig Farmers On Sustainability

No fewer than 450 pig farmers in northern Nigeria have been trained on best practices for sustainable swine production.

 

The training was conducted by 333 Africa in Kafanchan, the headquarters of Jema’a Local Government Area, on Monday.

 

 333 Africa is a platform that provides resources and tools to support the African pig farming community.

 

Mr Ayobami Olasupo, Brand Manager at 333 Africa, said the training aimed to equip farmers with the knowledge needed to advance the development of the swine sector.

 

Olasupo said the organisation inaugurated its platform in Africa on Jan. 22 to connect and support the pig farming community across the continent.

 

“This is the beginning of the advancement of swine production in Africa, and it will define the future of Africa’s swine industry.

“333 Africa will work to tackle local challenges by offering training and tools tailored to the needs of African producers.

“To harness the hidden treasure in pig production in Africa, farmers need to be provided with capacity building on pig and management value addition,” he said.

 

In his remarks, Kaduna State Commissioner for Agriculture, Murtala Dabo, said that Nigeria and Africa had yet to fully optimise the benefits of the swine industry.

 

Dabo, who was represented by Dr Zakaria Magaji, the Ministry’s Director of Veterinary Services, stated that sustainable swine production was essential to ensuring the long-term viability of the industry.

 

“This entails adopting practices that minimise environmental impact, promote animal welfare, and support social responsibility.

“Transforming traditional methods of salvaging pigs to a more productive system, including adequate housing and improved breeds, is also critical,” he said.

 

One of the participants, Kure Kadeh, thanked 333 Africa for building their capacity in modern swine production techniques.

 

Kadeh promised to share the training with other farmers in his community who were unable to attend.

 

Kafanchan is home to the largest pig market in Nigeria.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NAN/Oyenike Oyeniyi