Traditional Pig Rearing in the North-East

Improving Pig Health & Productivity in Rural Communities

In many households across the region, pigs are raised in backyards and fed kitchen leftovers. Despite its importance for livelihoods, productivity often remains low due to limited knowledge of balanced feeding, breeding, and animal healthcare. SDS supports families to adopt improved practices—lifting herd health, product quality, and incomes while keeping systems simple and affordable.

5 StatesAssam · Nagaland · Manipur · Arunachal · Mizoram

BackyardHousehold-centered, low-cost systems

High DemandGrowing pork markets in the NE

Piglets resting in a clean pen — Healthy piglets in a clean pen

Building Sustainable Livelihoods

SDS empowers farmers with improved pig rearing practices—turning subsistence systems into reliable incomes. Through simple, cost-effective upgrades in housing, feeding, breeding, and health care, families can raise healthier animals and meet the rising demand for pork.

Economic Benefits for Farmers

Practical training and low-cost inputs help farmers reduce losses, improve growth rates, and convert pig rearing into a steady revenue stream.

Strengthening Rural Economies

Better productivity boosts household earnings, circulates income locally, and supports wider community development in rural areas.

Creating Market Opportunities

SDS connects producers to growing pork markets—linking farmers to buyers, improving quality standards, and enabling better prices.

Health & Husbandry Advisory

Guidance on vaccinations, deworming, hygiene, and record-keeping improves herd health and reduces avoidable mortality.