Pig feed mill inaugurated in Pholami village

Sivi Mor along with the members of Pig Growers’ Association after the inauguration of a pig feed mill in Pholami village on December 18.

• DIMAPUR — A pig feed mill in Pholami village under Phek district, funded by FOCUS-IFAD Project, Government of Nagaland, was inaugurated on December 18 by Sivi Mor, district project officer of FOCUS-IFAD, Phek.
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• The feed mill construction was initiated by members of Pig Growers Association Pholami, in collaboration with FOCUS team, as it was observed that pig being heavy feeders the traditional feeding method is not economic and sustainable in the long run, an update from FOCUS-IFAD stated.
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• The feed mill was envisaged to encourage modern scientific feeding method as it is more economic, less labour intensive and importantly it reduces cutting of woods for firewood which directly impact the environment.
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• Besides, Phek district has imposed blanket ban on import of swine from outside the district, indirectly putting pressure on local pork production with good economic returns.
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• It stated that establishment of pig feed mill would provide regular supply of quality feeds at affordable rate propelling economic progress and prosperity among the local pig farmers.
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• Marketing sheds constructed under Market Access Facility of FOCUS project in Losami and Chozuba were also inaugurated on the same day.