Thanks sir, seems like the husbandry and marketing trends are very similair to north america. my wife is from there and i would really like to invest in some land near her place in the bicol region. i have been there several times and really enjoyed myself. i know i am unaware of many things in the philippines, but i do think there is a lot of potential, as this climate suits outdoor operations , and raising hogs seems like a great business.
in canada, our hogs are confined all year and most operations are under some form of bio security to even enter a facility. i really support the outdoor, holistic approach but in canada our winters are way to cold for such ventures other than cattle, grain fed finishing feedlots.
in the philippines when a producer sells a live 85 pig, what is a realistic cost for the feed expenses. what sort of feeds are given , a total mixed ration in the form of premixed grain/mineral? is growing corn and some form of protein supplement such as soybeans possible? what is the common feed source for these animals? i have seen some operations there. with concrete floors and cages with a shed covering, used as a farrowing barn, i love that concept. any more info??