Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute to real wealth, good morals and happiness.” – Thomas Jefferson
Agriculture is the second largest source of income for most countries around the world after crude oil. Most especially in Africa, agriculture is one of our major sources of revenue from planting and harvesting of crops to livestock farming. Pig farming is one of the lucrative forms of agri-business which most people are yet to discover. This could be due to the stereotypic saying that “pig farming is a dirty business.” But in fact, with the establishment and popularity of more Asian restaurants in major cities across Nigeria, 5-star hotels, huge retail stores etc. it has made the demand for pork meat go off the roof but with a relatively low supply.
Why choose pig business? Pigs can give birth to 8-15 piglets at a time, twice in a year. Their reproduction period and system of pig is faster than any other livestock like cattle or goats. Also, pigs can convert more energy/nutrients into protein and as a result, they grow faster than cattle, goats or other livestock animals.
Supreme Meat Limited, initially established as a one-person pig farming business in 2016, has evolved into a registered agricultural company in Nigeria, focusing on pork production. Recognizing the surge in global demand for high-quality pork, the company has gone through a transition from a small business to an Incorporated Entity, a strategic move to streamline processes and ensure sustainable growth.
In response to the challenges posed by the African Swine Flu (ASF) epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic, which severely impacted Nigeria’s pig farming industry, Supreme Meat Limited has implemented a robust farm management structure. With a team of seasoned livestock farmers and agriculture experts.
Speaking to the Head of growth and financial partnerships at Supreme Meat Limited, Mr Tunde Olaoye; he said we’re leveraging on our corporate and government relationships to build Nigeria’s first Ultra modern Pork processing plant and this will help us achieve our vision of becoming a prominent player in the global pork export market, bringing the rich taste of Nigerian pork to international consumers and When we spoke to the CEO, Miss Amadi Princess she spoke about how The company aims to build a strong global presence, becoming a reliable supplier of premium Nigerian pork to international markets, thus contributing to the growth of the country’s agricultural sector.
As a closing remark, the CEO said Nigeria is ripe and ready to take over the international market for premium pork and Supreme Meat limited is proud to be the first to champion that movement
