Myagdi. A young man from Myagdi who has been raising pigs has given the message that if he works hard, he can become self-employed and self-reliant in the country. Bimal Sapkota, 25, of Mangala Rural Municipality-5, Hadevir, has become self-employed and self-reliant through commercial pig farming.
‘After failing in poultry farming, I opened BNB Agriculture and Livestock Farm with an investment of Rs. 1.5 million four years ago and started raising pigs and goats,’ he said. ‘I was immersed in chickens, but I woke up after raising pigs.’ His farm currently has 50 pigs and 20 goats. He raises Ladder breed pigs for meat and for breeding. The farm has Jamunapari and Khari goats.
Sapkota said that he will sell 6,000 to 7,000 kilograms of pork meat per month at a rate of Rs 600 per kilogram and 300 pork calves annually at a rate of Rs 7,000 per goat. Sapkota has also operated a meat shop in Babiyachaur, Mangala Rural Municipality-2, to sell the meat.
In addition to Babiyachaur, hotels in Mustang consume pork meat. Bimal and four other family members have found employment on the farm. Father Taranath Sapkota, mother Chitrakala and wife Sukmaya help Bimal in raising pigs.
‘Neighbors and relatives had suggested that Brahmins should not raise pigs,’ said Taranath. ‘Those who used to advise against raising pigs are now surprised to see the business.’ Sapkota’s pig farm is organized and clean. There are separate rooms for the mother, male and female pigs. The farm is regularly cleaned to prevent diseases. The farm’s waste is safely managed.
In that farm, for the first time in the district, artificial insemination was performed with fresh semen from a pure American breed of high-quality, low-fat pig last Chait. The project is supported by the Veterinary Hospital and Animal Service Expert Center and the Animal Service Branch of Mangala Rural Municipality.
In Sapkota’s experience, the main challenge in pig farming is to protect it from epidemic diseases. Since feed has to be imported, a large part of the income is spent on feed. He plans to expand the capacity of the farm as the demand for pig offspring and meat has increased.
‘I joined the business after completing grade 10 due to family circumstances and circumstances,’ he said. ‘I have no plans to go abroad. I will continue the business in my country. I am satisfied with pig farming.’
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