UMG Out-Grower Program
A practical partnership for farmers: better genetics, reliable vet care, pasture support, and an assured market—end-to-end with Union Meat Group.
What The Program Is
The UMG Out-Grower Program partners with small and medium livestock farmers across Tanzania to raise herd quality and accelerate incomes. We provide improved breeding, routine veterinary services, pasture and water guidance, training, and guaranteed, transparent off-take—so farmers can focus on excellent husbandry while we handle the market.
Who can join: Existing or aspiring farmers raising goats, sheep, or cattle and willing to follow good husbandry, record-keeping, and traceability standards
What Farmers Receive
Improved Genetics
Access to quality bucks/rams (purchase or exchange) to lift
growth and carcass yields.
Veterinary Program
Scheduled vaccinations, deworming, mineral supplementation, plus emergency callouts.
Pasture & Water Support
Practical guidance on land prep, seed choice, and borehole/water planning.
Training & Routine Visits
Hands-on coaching on feeding, breeding, housing, and record-keeping.
Finishing & Overflow Access
Structured options through Union Ranches when needed.
Assured Market
UMG buys at transparent, weight-based prices with incentives for higher grades.
What Farmers Commit To
- Best-practice husbandry following UMG schedules and guidance.
- Traceability – Tagging breeding males, females, and offspring for full visibility.
- Program pricing – Selling animals to UMG on agreed grades and live-weight rates
- Service cost recovery – Veterinary/supplement costs are settled in kind annually (typically 4 goats/sheep or agreed equivalent).
How It Works (Step-by-Step)
Field officers capture details, visit your farm, andconfirm eligibility.
Sign the program agreement; animals are tagged for traceability.
Breeding plan set; vaccinations and minerals scheduled; pasture/water plan confirmed.
Routine visits, farmer clinics, and phone support.
UMG purchases per kg live weight. Typical carcass targets (market-dependent): 6–7 kg (Dubai), 8–9 kg (Oman), ~10 kg (Qatar). High-grade animals earn incentives.
Performance review, service-cost settlement in kind, and nextseason plan
Benefits at a Glance
- Predictable income via guaranteed off-take
- Better weights & yields through genetics and structured care
- Lower losses with routine health programs
- Premium positioning through full traceability and UMG quality standards
Governance & Coverage
To make services timely and fair, UMG organizes farmers by Region → District → Ward/Village. This aligns vet visits, training, and off-take runs—keeping costs down and service quality up.
Pricing & incentives (simple overview)
- UMG purchases animals per kg live weight with grade incentives.
- Service recovery is in kind (e.g., 4 goats/sheep per year for routine vet & minerals, adjusted if services differ).
- Exact rates, schedules, and grades are confirmed in your onboarding pack.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I join if I already have a breeding male?
Yes. We’ll assess your genetics and recommend the most profitable path—often keeping your male while introducing improved lines.
What if an animal gets sick after vaccination?
Our protocols meet global standards. If a case occurs, a UMG vet investigates and advises next steps.
Can I sell to someone else?
Program members commit to selling to UMG under agreed terms to protect traceability and ensure the guaranteed market.
How soon before my first off take?
Timelines vary by animal age/condition and feeding. Your onboarding plan includes target dates.
What records do I keep?
Basic herd records: births, treatments, deaths, sales, and tag numbers. We provide simple
templates (paper or digital).
Ready to partner with UMG?
- Wing B, Second Floor, Golden Jubilee Towers, Ohio Street, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- info@unionmeatgroup.com
- +255 744 094 580
