Evaluation of Cost Structure of Pig Farming in Punjab

Abstract

Pig farming is an emerging enterprise in Punjab. Per cent share of pig meat production to total meat production in Punjab is 0.47 per cent, with 0.57 per cent of the total pig population in the country. The present study was conducted during 2018-19 in the three districts of Punjab, namely, Ludhiana, Mohali and Sangrur. Eighty-two pig breeding-cum-finisher units were categorized into small farms (< 10 sows), medium farms (10-25 sows) and large farms (> 25 sows). The present study unravelled that the net return/animal/month was 1,677.09 (18.17 per cent), 3,632.55 (27.74 per cent) and 5,573.72 (34.34 per cent) in the small, medium and large category. Feed costs constituted most of the total cost incurred on the farm. Value addition at the farm level would help farmers to achieve remunerative returns.