Training on Scientific Management of Profitable Pig Farming
Training on Scientific Management of Profitable Pig Farming
ICAR-Krishi
Vigyan Kendra, North Goa, ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural
Research Institute, Goa, organized a one day on-campus training
on “Scientific Management of Pigs” on 19th August
2025 in collaboration with AICRP on Pigs. The objective of the
training was to equip farmers with scientific pig farming
practices to improve productivity, ensure better animal health,
and increase profitability.
Dr. Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, Goa, distributed nine piglets of Goya to three piggery farmers of North Goa under a frontline demonstration to popularize the climate-resilient crossbred Goya pig developed by ICAR-CCARI. He urged farmers to ensure the proper care of piglets and pregnant sows, highlighting that scientific management is crucial to achieving higher profits. He also advised farmers to utilize the services of institute scientists during disease outbreaks and treatment support.
Dr. N. Bommayasamy, Senior Scientist and Head, KVK North Goa, welcomed the gathering and encouraged farmers to utilize locally available, potentially more economical feed sources, such as kitchen waste, hotel waste, and vegetable waste, to reduce feed costs. He also emphasized the importance of pig manure in soil fertility management and the necessity of maintaining record-keeping practices for effective pig farming.
Dr. Amiya Ranjan Sahu, Scientist (Animal Genetics and Breeding), delivered a lecture on breeding and reproductive management of Goya pigs and emphasized the importance of providing proper housing for optimum performance.
Dr. Udharwar Sanjaykumar Vithalrao, SMS (Animal Science), elaborated on scientific feeding, housing management, disease control, and biosecurity measures essential for sustainable piggery. In the practical session, he demonstrated castration, preparation of foot baths, weighing techniques, and basic veterinary aid, which gave farmers hands-on learning experience. Mr. Rahul Kumar shared insights on piggery waste management as an additional income source and an eco-friendly practice. The training witnessed the active participation of 10 progressive piggery farmers (6 men and 4 women).
The program was successfully coordinated by Dr. Udharwar S.V., Dr. N. Bommayasamy, Mr. Rahul Kumar, and Mrs. Nivya K.R. Farmers appreciated the initiative and expressed their interest in adopting scientific methods in piggery for higher profitability.