22/10/2025
Lemery, Iloilo β The Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP), in partnership with the Department of Agriculture (DA), successfully conducted a Training on Swine Fattening for the District 8 SLP Association. The activity aimed to enhance participantsβ knowledge and practical skills in proper hog management, feeding techniques, housing systems, and disease preventionβkey components in achieving profitable and sustainable swine production.
The training was facilitated by Ms. Fely Michelle B. Matutino, Municipal Agriculturist of Lemery, who emphasized the importance of biosecurity measures, record-keeping, and responsible livestock management. Her discussion highlighted how proper documentation and adherence to safety standards can significantly improve productivity and income among local raisers.
Following the training, the SLP and DA teams conducted a site inspection to assess housing conditions, ventilation, and other factors affecting swine welfare and farm efficiency.
This initiative reflects the strong partnership between the Department of Agriculture and the Sustainable Livelihood Program in empowering community beneficiaries through continuous livelihood enhancement and agricultural capacity-building interventions./Aissa Lapi-an