Welcome to Minidot Agro-Allied Farms (CAC reg number: BN 7092834)

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Eriwe Farm Settlement, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State, Nigeria

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LANDRACE
The Danish Landrace pig is a medium to large breed of pig, whitish in colour with long bodies, fine hair, long snouts and drooping ears. The Danish Landrace pigs are bred for pork production. The Landrace pig is one of the best pigs for commercial pig farming.

WHY CHOOSE
LANDRACES

There are many notable reasons why you should select the Landrace breed for your farm.

Here are some of the best reasons:

Landrace pigs can cross well with other breeds.  They are prolific breeders. Landrace is good for meat production. They grow very fast. They produce plenty of milk to feed their litter. Landraces are good mothers. They raise large-sized litter. Landrace pig breeds make good pets. They are good for generating income.

The characteristics of the Landrace pigs make them different from other breeds. Also, knowing their characteristics will allow you to make a well-guided decision. Here are some of the characteristics of the Landrace pig breed.

  • Landraces have white skin and are free from black hair.
  • They are lop-eared pigs, meaning their ears droop and slant forward.
  • They have long snouts.
  • Their body is long.
  • The average mature weight of the sow is 204 to 272kg, and the average weight of the boar is 226-318kg.
  • It lacks the wrinkles and excess fat found in some other breeds.
  • Landrace pigs are excellent in ham development.
  • A high percentage of the meat in their body is found in the ham and loin.
  • They produce a large litter.
  • They also have the ability to cross well with other breeds of pigs.