5 guides on davao for Philippine pig farmers.
A 10-pig backyard batch clears roughly ₱4,000 to ₱63,000 per cycle at mid-2026 farmgate prices, and loses money outright on all-commercial feed in the weakest markets. Three scenarios with verified numbers for Visayas and Davao.
May 11, 2026
Which pig breed is actually best for a small farm in the Visayas or Mindanao? Growth rate, feed efficiency, heat tolerance, profitability, native pig lechon economics, and Davao crossbreeding trends.
May 8, 2026
Most Philippine backyard pig pens are either too small or built the wrong way, causing disease, slow growth, and neighbor complaints. This guide covers pen sizing, materials costs for Visayas and Davao, drainage design, typhoon-proofing, cooling systems, and the one component worth spending money on even in a low-budget build.
May 7, 2026
One sick pig can wipe your whole batch. This guide covers the diseases killing most Philippine pigs, with a symptom reference table, step-by-step isolation protocol, vaccination schedule, first aid supplies, parasite management, common medication errors, and what your vet needs to know when you call.
Mar 21, 2026
Feed is about 57% of your pig farming cost. This guide shows you how to formulate grower and finisher rations using corn, rice bran, and copra meal, with actual ingredient prices from Visayas and Davao markets and a full mixing example.
Mar 17, 2026
