ICAR-CCARI, Goa Organises Scientific Pig Farming Training for Rural Women in Collaboration with Goa State Rural Livelihood Mission

5–6 November 2026, Goa

ICAR–Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa, organised a two-day training programme on “Scientific Pig Farming” during 5–6 November 2026 under the All India Coordinated Research Project (AICRP) on Pig, in collaboration with the Goa State Rural Livelihood Mission (GSRLM), Department of Rural Development, Government of Goa. A total of 13 women farmers from Salcete, Goa, participated in the programme, which aimed to promote scientific pig farming, entrepreneurship and sustainable livelihood opportunities.

During the inaugural session, Dr Parveen Kumar, Director, ICAR-CCARI, highlighted the economic potential of pig farming through low-cost production technologies, improved management practices and integrated farming systems. Dr Amiya Ranjan Sahu, Principal Investigator, AICRP on Pig, emphasised scientific breeding, improved pig germplasm and sustainable production practices for enhancing farm profitability. Information was also shared on government schemes and subsidies available for pig farming and other livestock enterprises.

The technical sessions covered pig breeds and breeding strategies, housing and feeding management, newborn piglet care, reproductive management, artificial insemination, disease prevention and integrated pig-cum-fish farming systems. Hands-on demonstrations were conducted on routine farm operations, feed preparation, deworming, vaccination, semen collection, oestrus detection and artificial insemination.

The participants also visited a commercial pig farm at Karmali to gain practical exposure to scientific piggery management and explore opportunities for developing pig farming as an entrepreneurial venture.

The programme concluded with an interactive session and distribution of certificates to the participants. The initiative reaffirmed ICAR-CCARI's commitment to strengthening the technical skills of rural women and promoting livestock-based enterprises for sustainable livelihoods, income generation and socio-economic empowerment.

(Source: ICAR-Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa)