Why piggery?
Consumption of pork products is already growing across Uganda, pork is in high demand in restaurants, hotels, and supermarkets. Also, unlike many edible animals like goats and sheep, pigs mature quickly, yielding more meat, and profits.
A single piglet, which costs between UGX 50,000 and 100,000, can reach a market value of up to UGX 700,000 in six to eight months which is very high returns on investment
Pigs also multiply really fast. A single pig can weigh up to 300 kilograms and birth more than 10 piglets at a time.
They don’t require too much space, cost little to feed and maintain. Other than feeding, all they require is regular deworming and treating whenever they fall sick
Why invest in the maize mill?
The maize mill is one of the most important money-making ventures we have. Maize is very abundant in the country and can also grow almost everywhere and can easily be grown by the community members. This ensures that there are always enough raw materials for the mill to thrive. Posho is also one of the most consumed foods in Uganda which means that we also have enough market for the produce. The by-products of the milling process can also be used as feeds for the pigs and this makes it a very productive projct
