Sustainable Pig Farming

YouthNet Seed Funding Supports Pig Farming Entrepreneurs in Dhansiripar, Nagaland.

To promote livelihood opportunities, a group of 9 (nine) entrepreneurs from Dhansiripar area received seed funding under YouthNet to suffice for three piglets per entrepreneur in April 2022. Pigs are raised by entrepreneurs themselves in their respective localities which feed on dry pellets feed costing 1600/- per bag weighing 50kgs
However, seeking a healthy breed, entrepreneurs opted for a piglet costing 5000/- per piglet as a purchase rate.

The Power of Partnership: YouthNet Funds Nine Entrepreneurs with Three Piglets Each

SL. No.	Beneficiary	No. of Piglets provided (2022)	Male	Female
1.	Desring Khemprai	3	1	2
2.	Daniel Hojai	3	1	2
3.	Joyce Khemprai	3	1	2
4.	Jaorim Naben	3	1	2
5.	Wapang Yaden	3	1	2
6.	Sonjuta Girisa	3	1	2
7.	Rohimi Girisa	3	1	2
8.	Raangdon Girisa	3	1	2
9.	Hamjen Thaosen	3	1	2

Behind the Scenes of Pig Farming: The Realities and Hurdles Faced by Entrepreneurs

These are the findings that were identified following an interaction with the entrepreneurs.:

The cost of feed in the market is high.
The Quantity Discount. A finisher costs ₹35/- per kg while a bag weighing ₹50Kg costs ₹1600/- (ie, @ ₹32/- per kg).
Multiple households rearing pigs has led to poor marketing for piglets.
The high cost of feed is resulting in an increase in outflow relative to inflow.
There is a lack of awareness regarding artificial insemination (AI).
There is a misconception about piglets that feed on dry pellets and piglets born through artificial insemination (AI).
The majority of customers are unwilling to purchase piglets that have been fed dry pellets.