Project Name:        10- pig system for farming with local pigs.

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Raphael and Salmina Eliash                            Carlosh and Sarlena Stitch                   Alpheado and Anita Tanque      

Nassone and Celia Melembe                          Fabiao and Saugineta Ngombe           Juliao and Zelia Meleko

Zephanias and Phelemena Louise                Louise and Boasvinda Zunguza        Moses and Teresa Melembe 

Andre and Ailina Parafina                              Samual Rafael Mashava                      Lorenco and Issabella Mashava 

Rigina Macheque                                            Thomas and Saucia Mashava 

Description:

A 10 pig system for farming with local pigs consists of 1 hectare land that is divided into 4 camps. The pigs grace in one camp for a period of 3 to 4 weeks before they move to the next camp. This minimize the amount of additional food that the pigs would need and allow pigs to run free instead of being held on a rope under a tree. Pasture is planted by hand in each camp and enough trees are left for proper shade. The rotation system allows for enough time to produce good food before the pigs would come to the same camp again. Each of the 4 camps has got a proper facility to provide clean drinking water.

The structure of the camps consists of anchored poles that are planted 3 meters apart and 3 lines of steel wire. Each camp has got a gate to the outside and to the 2 adjacent camps. The rest of the material to make the camp pig-proof is done with local material that is provided by the beneficiaries themselves.   

Location:

Mozambique, Inhambane Province, Unguana 

Sector:

Semi – commercial farming 

Duration:

1 week for tet-up and 3 months for planting , follow-up and training 

Dollar value:

USD 1600 to 2000

Project Goal:

 As part of the building of semi-commercial farms in the area of Unguana, it was found that Local Pig Farming                                         is a sure way to strengthen the income of the semi-commercial farm. It contributes to the circular marketing                                           system within a semi-commercial farm.

Objectives:

To strengthen the concept of successful semi-commercial farming.

Outcomes

  • Empower subsistence farmers to become semi-commercial farmers.
  • Enhanced productivity and income
  • Increased potential to bring livelihood into the farming sector and to reduce the total risk of the farming

   Enterprise.      

  • Triggering of agricultural transformation.

Impact on Poverty:

The area of Unguana was a main point of activity during the years of War in Mozambique. Many small farms has been destroyed, people killed or re-located. Livestock was totally removed and years of hard work were made undone. Farmers have not got the ability to recover and government assistance is not possible. New employment opportunities will open up and especially the youth and women will benefit.  At present the average yearly income of a small holder farm is between USD 500 to USD 1300.  A unit with 10 local pigs brings an additional income of USD 3000 per semi-commercial farm/year. 

Activity list:

  1. Cut open the lines for 4 camps in a 1 ha. Area.
  2. Buying material – 62 poles, 1800m steel wire, nails
  3. Making holes and plant the poles.
  4. Pulling of the wires, 3 lines.
  5. Family fills in with local material.
  6. Building of a proper water-drinking facility for each camp.
  7. Plant crop in camps and leave for 2 months
  8. Buy 12 small piglets;

Calculation of Project costs:

  1. Opening the lines.    - USD 40
  2. Buying material – USD 250
  3. Making holes and planting poles.  – USD 40
  4. Pulling of the wires.  – USD 50
  5. Building of water-drinking facilities x 4. – USD 200
  6. Costs for 12 piglets – USD 400
  7. Family work.
  8. Workgroup fees  -  USD  520
  9. Transport costs  - USD 100

Total = USD 1600