Effectiveness of black pig farming model in Cong Hai commune

Escape poverty by raising black pigs

Mr. Chau Quoc Cuong - Vice Chairman of Cong Hai Commune People's Committee, said: "Previously, the lives of local people mainly depended on growing corn and crops, which was extremely difficult. Since being trained in livestock farming techniques and supported with capital to invest in breeding animals, many households have changed their production mindset, boldly switching to raising black pigs; life has gradually stabilized; some households have accumulated capital and become well-off."

Black pig farming model of Mr. Tran Nhat Trung's household in Suoi Vang village.

Mr. Kapur Canh - Head of Suoi Vang village, took us to visit some black pig farming models. The pig pens are simply built, with large spaces and muddy puddles for the pigs to avoid the rain and sun, live comfortably and bathe. Black pigs do not grow as fast and big as normal pigs, but their economic value is very high because their meat is delicious and very popular in the market.

“According to the Raglai people’s farming practices, black pigs are allowed to roam freely to find food around the garden. Farmers only feed pigs with agricultural by-products: water spinach, taro leaves, corn, banana trees, etc., instead of industrial feed, which reduces farming costs. Black pork meat is firm and low in fat. In addition, being a native breed, black pigs are very adaptable to the local weather and climate. In particular, black pigs have good resistance, low risk of disease, and reproduce quickly, making it easy for farmers to restore their herds,” said Mr. Kapur Canh.

The family of Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Truyen, in Suoi Vang village, is one of the typical households raising black pigs. Ms. Truyen said that her family previously raised white pigs but failed, and their capital gradually ran out. In 2015, she invested in raising a few black pig breeds. Thanks to their ability to reproduce evenly, after just over a year, the herd of pigs multiplied rapidly. Up to now, her family raises 8 sows, giving birth twice a year, each litter giving 8-10 piglets. When piglets weigh over 4kg, she sells them for 700,000 - 800,000 VND/pig; and traders buy pork for 120,000 - 150,000 VND/kg. On average, her family earns a profit of 80-100 million VND per year. Thanks to the money saved from raising black pigs, she has been able to build a spacious house and her children have a full education.

Not only Ms. Truyen, Mr. Tran Nhat Trung, in Suoi Vang village, also stabilized his economy thanks to raising black pigs. Mr. Trung shared: "Previously, my family grew corn, crops and raised white pigs, with unstable income. Once, the white pigs were infected with disease, leading to heavy losses. After being trained in raising techniques, I decided to switch to raising black pigs and found it very effective." Up to now, Mr. Trung has 25 black pigs, including 15 large sows in the breeding period. Thanks to raising black pigs, his family's income has increased, the economy is stable, earning an average of more than 100 million VND/year. From that profit, he also invested in raising 9 more cows, expanding the scale of raising animals. From a difficult life, his family has escaped poverty and risen to stabilize their lives.

Sustainable direction for Raglai people

Cong Hai is a locality with a large population of Raglai people. The black pig farming model not only helps people improve their income but also changes their production habits, from natural grazing to raising in fenced gardens, ensuring environmental hygiene and limiting diseases. Black pigs have become the main livestock, a "fishing rod" that helps many families escape poverty sustainably. According to statistics, the whole commune currently has 1,247 households, of which more than 1,000 households raise black pigs. This model has contributed to helping the locality reduce the rate of poor households to 10.3% and near-poor households to 19.06%.

Mr. Chau Quoc Cuong - Vice Chairman of Cong Hai Commune People's Committee said that in order to effectively promote the black pig farming model, in the coming time, the locality will support capital, build production links, create stable output for products, and expand the model. "We aim to develop black pig farming in the direction of commercialization, associated with increasing product value and building brands. This will be a sustainable solution to help people increase production value, stabilize income, and contribute to building new rural areas" - Mr. Cuong emphasized.

HONG NGUYET

Source: https://baokhanhhoa.vn/kinh-te/202508/hieu-qua-tu-mo-hinh-nuoi-heo-den-o-xa-cong-hai-6c318d9/