Starting a piggery business

Commercial piggeries are capital and labour intensive businesses.

Before you start a piggery, consider:

• what facilities you'll need
• how much money you’ll need to keep the business going until you achieve an income
• what environmental issues and laws apply
• what licences and permits are required
• what pig husbandry skills you'll need.

You should research the different systems of pig production:

• indoor intensive
• free range
• outdoor bred.

Considering all these factors carefully at the planning stage will increase your chances of success in running a piggery.