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A way forward for revitalizing pig farming in Nagaland

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Title A way forward for revitalizing pig farming in Nagaland
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Creator MAHAK SINGH
R.Talimoa Mollier
D.J.Rajkhowa
 
Subject Cross breeding, Nagaland, Piggery, Pond fertilizer, Pork
 
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The challenges faced by North Eastern region in general and Nagaland in particular for food
and nutritional security due to fast growing population need an integrated approach for livestock
farming. Piggery is most preferred and potential source of meat production and more efficient feed
converter. Apart from providing meat, it is also a source of bristles and manure. Scientific pig
farming on commercial scale will provide employment opportunities to unemployed youth and
supplementary income to improve their living standards. Pig is a biological machine that converts
kitchen waste, industrial waste, pasture and other feeds into protein for human consumption. In
the North Eastern Region of India, pig rearing is a way of life and the system of pig production
in the region is unique. Pig farming is interwoven with the traditional tribal culture and
socioeconomic life. The tribal farmers of the region practice almost a zero input pig production
system. Every village tribesman rears two to three pigs in backyard condition. Black colour pigs
are preferred over white pig in Nagaland. Rearing of pig for fattening purpose is preferred than
for breeding purpose. Although, pork is essential ingredient of tribal people’s diet, but the pig
husbandry has been a neglected sector.
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Date 2021-12-03T12:27:23Z
2021-12-03T12:27:23Z
2020-01-01
 
Type Success Story
 
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http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/68065
 
Language English
 
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