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Farming in Africa

Farming in Africa (FIA) is a company that is on a passionate mission to revolutionize Agriculture, especially the Livestock Industry in Africa, through innovative technologies, solutions, and practical training for farmers As a company that owns and manages its own livestock farms, we seek to transform livestock farming in Africa from small scale to large and commercial scale industries by providing innovative and sustainable solutions that cover every area of livestock farming. We engage with over 500 unique farmers all over Africa on a daily basis through our robust online community, created to offer detailed assistance to farmers. In our quest to revolutionize livestock farming in Africa as a company, we focus on the following:

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Offer Description

The Landrace and Large White Pigs (F1) are a first-generation crossbreed (F1) combining the best traits of the Landrace sow and Large White boar. This hybrid is highly prized in commercial pig farming for its exceptional growth, superior carcass quality, and strong reproductive performance.
With a muscular frame, long body, deep sides, and well-sprung rib cage, F1 pigs exhibit excellent feed efficiency and rapid growth, making them ideal for meat production. Their adaptability to diverse environmental and management conditions ensures consistent performance across farms.

About this item

✨ Breed Composition: F1 cross between Landrace sow and Large White boar
✨ Body Structure: Muscular frame with long body, deep sides, and well-sprung rib cage
✨ Skin & Coat: Predominantly white with minimal hair
✨ Growth Rate: Fast-growing with high feed conversion efficiency
✨ Reproduction: Excellent mothering ability, high litter sizes, and strong piglet survival
✨ Adaptability: Thrives under varied environmental conditions and farm management systems
✨ Carcass Quality: High-quality yield with favorable backfat-to-muscle ratio
✨ Use Case: Commercial pork production and pig breeding programs

Product Details

Feature	Details
Product Name	Landrace & Large White Pigs (F1)
Category	Livestock Breeds
Breed Composition	F1 crossbreed: Landrace sow × Large White boar
Body Structure	Strong, muscular frame; long body; deep sides; well-sprung rib cage
Skin & Coat	White, minimal hair
Growth Rate	Fast-growing, high feed efficiency
Reproduction	Excellent mothering, high litter size, strong piglet survival
Carcass Quality	Superior carcass yield, good backfat thickness, ideal for markets
Adaptability	Performs well under varied climates and farm systems
Tags	F1 pigs, hybrid pigs, commercial pork, high-growth pigs, breeding

Key Benefits

✔ Exceptional growth performance and feed efficiency
✔ Strong muscular build for high-quality meat production
✔ Excellent mothering ability and piglet survival
✔ Adaptable to different farming environments
✔ High carcass yield with optimal muscle-to-fat ratio
✔ Ideal for commercial pork farming and breeding programs

Ideal For

✔ Commercial pig farmers seeking fast-growing, hardy pigs
✔ Pig breeding programs for high-quality F1 offspring
✔ Meat production operations aiming for superior carcass quality
✔ Farms needing adaptable and low-maintenance pig breeds