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PRODUCTION AND MARKETING OF HOG MASH GROWER FROM WATER HYACINTH AND RICE BRAN

Ma. Socorro Llarena | Maria Janine Calderon | Johanes M. Solis | Ronald S. Mariano

 

Abstract:

NIHACO Feed Mill introduced the HRB Pig Mix to provide nutritious feeds essential for pigs at  an  affordable  cost.  The  problem  on   the high cost of feeds and the increasing percentage of water hyacinth and rice husk in the environment became the key in producing this alternative hog mash grower. This study determined  the feasibility of producing  HRB  Pig Mix and making it profitable and distinct among the local feeds sold in the market. The proponents’ target market would be the commercial and backyard piggeries in Lipa City, Batangas and San Jose Batangas. For convenience and accessibility to the target market and suppliers of raw materials, San Jose was chosen as the production  site.