Modernizing Pig Farming: A New Era for Arunachal Farmers
Arunachal Pradesh's Agriculture Minister, Gabriel Denwang Wangsu, is encouraging farmers to adopt modern pig-rearing practices to enhance income and sustainability. At an awareness camp, he discussed the importance of scientific techniques and government support in transforming traditional farming methods. The initiative aims to drive rural development through improved agriculture practices.
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In Arunachal Pradesh, Agriculture Minister Gabriel Denwang Wangsu has called on farmers to transition from traditional to modern pig-rearing practices to increase income and achieve sustainable livelihoods. His appeal came during an awareness camp in Longding district's Kanubari, where he stressed the importance of scientific methods and biosafety in pig farming.
The event was organized under the Tribal Sub Plan (TSP) by the ICAR-National Research Centre on Pig in collaboration with ICAR-Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Longding. Wangsu highlighted that the government is prepared with meat processing and marketing facilities to assist this agricultural shift, pointing to beneficiary-oriented programs as crucial for modern solutions to modern challenges.
Additionally, interactive sessions allowed farmers to engage with experts, ask questions, and clear any uncertainties about pig farming techniques. Later, Wangsu visited various developmental sites, including an Industrial Training Institute, a Model Degree College under construction, a local water treatment plant, and PMGSY road projects, underscoring the region's developmental trajectory.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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