Training programme conducted on “Scientific pig farming” under Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) of AICRP on Pig

    Two day training programme (26-27 February, 2021) on “Scientific pig farming” under Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) of AICRP on Pig, has been successfully completed at ICAR- Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute, Goa. Total seven participants from Palghar district (Maharashtra) have attended the training. Dr E. B. Chakurkar (Director) has given the introductory remarks. Dr Amiya Ranjan Sahu (Scientists), Dr Shivasharanappa, N. (Senior Scientists) and Dr. Gokuldas, P.P. (Scientists) have delivered lectures as well as practical sessions on different aspects of scientific pig farming, its importance, breeds, managemental practices, diseases, prevention measures and vaccination in pigs, breeding and its significance, advanced techniques in pig reproduction, etc. The piglets and feed materials were also distributed to the farmers with free of cost. There was an interactive session by the scientists with the farmer trainees. At the end, certificates were distributed to the participants by Dr E. B. Chakurkar (Director) and Dr Amiya Ranjan Sahu (P.I, AICRP on Pig) along with other staff members of the institute.