College of Veterinary Science, Khanapara Conducts Pig Farming Awareness Programme in Darrang, Supports 50 Farmers
Darrang, Assam, July 17:To encourage scientific pig farming and improve livelihood opportunities in rural Assam, theCollege ofVeterinary Science, Khanapara and Regional Chaboka Disease Research. . .
Darrang, Assam, July 17:To encourage scientific pig farming and improve livelihood opportunities in rural Assam, theCollege ofVeterinary Science, Khanapara and Regional Chaboka Disease Research Centreorganised a one-dayPig Farming Awareness Programmein Darrang district under theICAR–NIFMD NEH Activity, supported by theMinistry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER). The programme was attended by50 pig farmersfrom different parts of the district, who received hands-on guidance on scientific farming practices aimed at improving animal health and farm productivity. During the technical sessions, experts explained key aspects of pig farming, including site selection, shed construction, nutrition, feed management, biosecurity, disease prevention, vaccination, and treatment protocols. Farmers also interacted with the experts and discussed the practical challenges they face in day-to-day farming. The sessions were led byDr. Pankaj Deka, Assistant Professor and Scientist, along withDr. Arfan AliandDr. Mihir Sharma, Assistant Professors of the Veterinary Science College. Dr. Yogabrat Nath, Nodal Officer, Gorukhuti Multipurpose Agriculture Project, also attended the programme and interacted with the participants. To help farmers put their learning into practice, each beneficiary receivedstarter feed along with one male and one female piglet. The distribution is expected to support farmers in adopting scientific rearing practices from the very beginning. As part of the initiative,Shivshakti Agro (India) Pvt. Ltd. , through its trustedAmritbrand, extended support by providing quality starter feed for the beneficiary farmers. The company has been working with livestock and aquaculture farmers for over34 years, supplying scientifically balanced nutrition and supporting initiatives that promote better farming practices across Eastern and North-Eastern India. The programme was organised with the support of theWest Darrang Animal Husbandry Organisation, highlighting the importance of collaboration between research institutions, government agencies, and industry partners in strengthening the livestock sector. Officials said that such awareness programmes not only improve farmers’ technical knowledge but also encourage the adoption of modern farming practices, helping increase productivity and create sustainable income opportunities for rural families. Facebook:https://www. facebook. com/shivshaktiagroindialimitedInstagram:https://www. instagram. com/shivshaktiagro_india/For feed enquiries and orders: +91 98310 79955This Press Release has not been vetted by The Eastern Herald and is sourced by VMPL