ASSESSMENT OF NATIVE AND WILD PIG LOCAL PRODUCTION SYSTEM IN WESTERN LEYTE, PHILIPPINES
Assessment of Local Pigs in the Philippines
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.55766/sujst6326Keywords:
Philippine Native Pigs, Western Leyte, Pig Raisers, Sustainable Production Practices, Rural livelihoodsAbstract
The Philippine Native Pig (Sus scrofa domesticus L.) is an important component of rural livelihoods in the Philippines because of its adaptability, disease resilience, and minimal resource requirements. This study assessed the native and wild pig production system in Western Leyte, focusing on the raisers background, production systems, and economic viability. A structured interview survey method was utilized for the twenty-three (23) native and four (4) wild pig raisers. The result showed middle-aged married males with varying educational backgrounds predominantly undertake pig raising. The study also revealed that native pigs were tethered and fed on locally available resources like rice bran and foraged materials, reducing feeding costs and enhancing sustainability. Native pigs are a good fit for low-input farming systems because of their excellent piglet survival rates and great mothering ability. Because native pigs have a high market value for their flesh, native pig farming is a financially feasible source of additional income. These pigs have a big cultural impact on customs and celebrations that strengthen a community’s identity and legacy. This study suggests encouraging native pig farming through focused interventions, educational activities, and market development plans that can improve rural livelihoods, maintain customs, and aid in the region's sustainable agricultural growth.
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