Backyard Farming of Pig and Poultry in Arunachal Pradesh: A Case Study

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Authors: Sarju Thokchom and K.N. Dewangan

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Abstract

The study was conducted in nine villages from three districts of Arunachal Pradesh, and a total of 90 farmers participated in the study. The respondents were predominantly female. Chang Ghar and ground systems were traditionally used for housing pigs and poultry, and the night shelter was provided to poultry in a basket in the coop, which is unique in Arunachal Pradesh. Stall feed, scavenging, and a combination of stall-feed and scavenging feeding systems were prevalent. Scavenging was less commonly practised for the pigs. A significant economic constraint, cited by 33.3 per cent of respondents, was the lack of capital. Additionally, 76.7 per cent of respondents reported outbreaks of diseases as a major concern, which had a notable economic impact. The issue of foul smell was negatively perceived by 65 per cent of respondents. Despite these challenges, both pig and poultry farming proved to be profitable ventures, with pig farming yielding slightly higher profits than poultry farming.

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