12-14 October 2026, Bareilly
With the objective of strengthening rural livelihoods and promoting sustainable income generation through scientific pig farming, a three-day capacity-building programme titled “Empowering Rural Livelihood through Scientific Pig Production and Management under NEH Programme” was conducted from 12 to 14 October 2026 at ICAR–Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Phek, Nagaland.
The programme was organised by ICAR–Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, in collaboration with ICAR–KVK Phek, under ICAR–National Research Centre on Mithun, Medziphema, functioning under ICAR–Agricultural Technology Application Research Institute, Zone VII, Umiam.
The programme was coordinated under the guidance of ICAR–KVK Phek and commenced with a welcome address and introductory remarks highlighting the importance of scientific piggery management in improving livestock productivity, enhancing farmers’ income and strengthening rural livelihoods in the region.
During the training, technical sessions covered the selection of suitable pig breeds, scientific housing, feeding and breeding management, marketing strategies and value addition. Emphasis was placed on adopting improved management practices to enhance productivity and ensure the profitability of pig farming.
Further sessions focused on biosafety and biosecurity measures, vaccination schedules and scientific piglet management. The importance of disease prevention, farm hygiene and proper piglet care was highlighted as essential for minimising mortality, improving animal health and strengthening overall farm productivity.
The programme also included farmer–scientist interactions, providing participants with an opportunity to discuss their field-level problems and seek expert guidance on various aspects of piggery farming.
To encourage the adoption of scientific piggery management practices, participating farmers were provided with piglets along with starter feed, multivitamin supplements and multimineral supplements. The initiative is expected to support farmers in establishing and improving piggery units, enhancing household income and promoting sustainable livestock-based livelihoods in Phek district.
(Source: ICAR- Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Phek, Nagaland)
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