Grow Livestock under Coconuts
Small farms in the Philippines need not be disadvantaged in terms of productivity and earning power because of their size. To get the most out of a tract of land,…
Goat raising made more profitable through AI
Goat raising is a practical livestock-based enterprise that requires minimal investment but guarantees a return of investment in a short period of time. However, the lack of quality breeder stock…
Herbal Plants for Chicken Worms
Chickens maybe infested with roundworms which are indicated by slow growing process. Even the layers can also be infested by roundworms. It was found by researchers that papaya sap can…
How to Make a Small Chicken Coop
If you are looking to build a chicken coop yet do not know where to start, you come at the right place. Chicken coops also known as chicken runs and…
Goat-based Enterprises
Are you planning to invest in a profitable business venture? Why not goat raising? It only requires low initial capital and guarantees you a high return on investment even at…
Philippine pork to the world
Swine production in the Philippines is a P191-billion industry and is the largest among the livestock and poultry industries of the country. It ranks next to rice with 18.28% contribution…
How to Start a Goat Raising Business
Goats are very popular among Filipinos because they require low capital investment, fit the smallhold farm condition, and multiply fast. Culturally, goats are integral to every special occasion such as…
San Miguel Foods Inc.’s Poultry Contract Breeding Business Opportunity
Joining the San Miguel Foods Inc.’s (Magnolia) roster of poultry contract breeders and growers is a good business opportunity for farm owners. The success story of Magnolia’s contract grower, Ofel…
Plant-based Livestock Medication
The rising cost of animal drugs is one of the (livestock) farmer’s biggest problem. Compounding the situation is the remoteness of villagers to towns where they could avail of the…
Low-cost Goat Housing
Adequate housing provides conditions for good health and comfort of animals high reproduction and more efficient management. Housing also minimizes, if not eliminates, theft problems. Good housing is ideally cheap,…
Feed Source for Chickens
Feed for Chickens 1. Watermelon rind Researchers at UP Los Baños fed watermelon rind to chickens for 6 months. These were compared to chicken given ordinary commercial feed. They observed…
Better livelihood opportunity for farmers promoted by the Goat Enterprise Management modality
Goat raising, a practical business venture requiring low initial capital, is not popular among farmers as a livelihood option due to their lack of proper skills and motivation to improve…
