In coordination with the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office-Cordillera Administrative Region, the Center conducted the “Training on Swine Production and Management” held on May 26-30, 2025 at the Dam-muhan Hall, ATI-RTC-CAR, BSU Compound, La Trinidad, Benguet to twenty-four SIRP beneficiaries.
Ms. Maribeth M. Ladu-an, Project Officer, said that the training is designed to equip SIPR beneficiaries with the necessary skills, technical knowledge, and business strategies to establish and manage their swine farms successfully. Through an interactive approach, participants will gain practical experience that would enhance their confidence in pig farming as a long-term livelihood. Additionally, by incorporating cost-effective and sustainable farming practices, the program aimed to promote environmental responsibility while ensuring profitability.
Topics discussed were on: Swine Breeds and Characteristics, Feeds and Feeding, Feeds Formulation, Health Management Practices, Housing and Management, Pig production recording system, Biosecurity, and Waste Management, which focused on Vermicomposting, Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB), Black Soldier Fly, Mokusako, and the Animal Welfare Act.
The Miner’s Integrated Farm at Minac, Itogon, Benguet served as the observation/field visit area where best practices on swine production and waste management were shared with the participants. The mokusaku facility installed at the ATI-RTC-CAR’s urban garden also served as the demonstration site for the mokusaku production.
The SIRP or Swine Industry Recovery Project is an initiative of the Department of Agriculture (DA) aimed at assisting pig farms in recovering from the impact of African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreaks. The project focuses on five major components, which are enhancing biosecurity, modernizing farm infrastructure, improving genetic quality, expanding market access, and eventually rebuilding the swine industry from the impact of African Swine Fever.
