MSK-MASINOP confirms profitability of native pig production, processing

Munting Sambayanang Kristiyano-Magsasakang Sinusunod ang Organikong Pagsasaka (MSK-MASINOP) native pig raisers and processors reported sustained income after adopting the technology introduced by DA-CALABARZON on 12 April 2023 in Gumaca, Quezon.

“Noong Enero, nakapagproseso kami ng dalawang inahen na native pig. Nakagawa kami ng tapa, tocino, at longganisa na may kabuuang bilang na 251 packs kung saan kumita ang aming asosasyon ng halos PhP 20,000,” MSK-MASINOP member Manuel Odi shared.

In 2020, DA-CALABARZON through funding support from DA-BAR intensified the native pig production, capacitated farmers with the processing technology, upgraded processing facilities for larger production, improved shelf life of the products, and established market linkages.

The research team implemented the roll-over scheme to achieve a steady supply of native pigs. Through the said scheme, initial recipients of native pigs have to transfer the same number of breeders which they initially received to next-in-line beneficiaries.

Jennifer Argel, MSK-MASINOP member, shared that her native pig production has grown significantly over time. 

“Mula sa dalawang inahen at isang barako, nakapag-produce na ako ng 48 na baboy. Sa pamamagitan ng mga ito, nakabenta na rin ako ng humigit kumulang PhP 50,000 dahilan para makapagpatayo ako ng mas malaking babuyan,” she added.

The members were trained to process native pig into marketable value-added products such as tapa, tocino, and longganisa. They were also assisted in upgrading their processing facility and improving the quality and shelf life of their meat products.

“Native pig farming has a significant potential to provide sustainable income to farmers. In addition, the value-adding of culled sow and oversized pigs can provide additional livelihood opportunities to partner-associations,” DA-CALABARZON project leader Ginalyn D. Bocaya said.

Through native pig production and meat processing, other MSK-MASINOP members were able to expand their piggery farms and renovate houses resulting from their increased income.