Many farmers raise black pigs and wild boars hybrids for Tet.

(Baonghean.vn) - Many farmers in the mountainous region of Con Cuong are actively developing a model of raising black pigs and wild boars crossbred to meet market demand, especially near Tet.

Black pigs and wild boar hybrids are much more expensive than regular farmed pigs. On average, each kilogram of live pig costs 100,000 - 120,000 VND. Photo: Ba Hau

Although it has only been nearly 2 years since the family of Ms. Lo Thi Tuat in Nam Dinh village, Chi Khe commune has achieved remarkable results. Initially, the family only raised 2 black sows to mate with wild boars; after several litters, the family selected healthy pigs for breeding.

It is known that since raising until now, the family's black pig hybrid wild boar herd has never been affected by any disease. When sold, each pig weighs from 15 to 22 kg, priced from 100,000 - 120,000,000 VND/kg. Ms. Tuat said that the closer to Lunar New Year, the higher the demand for young pigs and wild boars, so the price is also higher.

Although the family's wild-cross herd at its peak was only 30-40 pigs, the economic efficiency was higher than that of local breeds. In the coming time, Ms. Tuat's family will continue to invest and expand the herd.

Ms. Lo Thi Tuat - a resident of Nam Dinh village, Chi Khe commune (Con Cuong) said that this breed of pig is easy to raise, requires little investment because it is mainly free-range, suitable for people in mountainous areas. In the coming time, her family will continue to expand to develop the total herd. Photo: Minh Hanh

With more than 17 hectares of hilly land, in 2010, Mr. Nguyen Duc Hai's family in Block 8, Con Cuong town renovated the garden, invested tens of millions of dong to buy wild pigs to raise in the direction of free grazing. Currently, his familyMaintains a herd of 5 wild boar sows and 50 commercial pigs/litter. This is the largest wild boar farm in Con Cuong district.

Mr. Nguyen Duc Hai said that the wild boar breed he raises is a specialty pig, raised free-range so many people trust it; during Tet, there is not enough supply to the market. Currently, the selling price of commercial pigs ranges from 90,000 VND to 110,000 VND/kg. Mr. Hai's family raises this specialty pig, earning hundreds of millions of VND annually.

Mr. Hai also said that in previous years, especially during Tet, a wild boar weighing 20 - 25kg was sold for 120,000 VND/kg, 3.4 times higher than the price of a normal pig.

Mr. Hai's black pig-wild boar hybrid breeding model is currently one of the largest models in the district with a scale of nearly 100 pigs. Photo: Ba Hau

Wild boar farming in Con Cuong has been developed since 2008. Initially, there were only 2 to 3 households in Bong Khe and Chau Khe communes, but now the whole district has over 40 households raising wild boars with a scale of 17-70 pigs. For many years, Con Cuong district has had policies and mechanisms to support breeding pigs and barns combined with capital sources from projects for households in difficult areas.

Mr. Vi Van Binh - Chairman of the Farmers' Association of Con Cuong district said that the model of raising black pigs crossbred with wild pigs brings very high economic efficiency; recently, many models like this have developed in Con Cuong area.

In the coming time, the district will continue to expand and develop more models like this, to increase income for people. At the same time, the development of raising wild boars, young pigs, and black pigs in localities is contributing to creating a brand of specialty pork in the mountainous district of Con Cuong.

Ba Hau - Minh Hanh