THE PIG FARMING FOR ADDING VALUE IN AGRICULTURAL SYSTEM. A CASE STUDY: PORNTHEPFARM MOO 5, NONG-BO SUB-DISTRICT, YANTAKHAO DISTRICT, TRANG PROVINCE THAILAND

Abstract

The purposes of this study were to examine how to raise farm pigs  for  adding value in agricultural system, to examine problems in raising pig farms and to examine how to promote in raising pig farms for adding value in agricultural system by using qualitative research methodology. The findings indicated that. 1. How to raise farm pigs for adding value in agricultural system. A Case study : Pornthep Farm. It was found that 1) Establishment of an open pig house to allow the air to ventilate easily. 2) Choosing a breed of pig is often preferable to landrace because of its good tolerance for climatic conditions. 3)Pig rearing by vaccination for newborn piglets. So that the pigs are immune from disease. 4) Raising pigs by giving them more food than other pigs. 5) Pig feeding by carbohydrate foods. 6) Treatment of sick pigs, separation of sick pigs from the herd. 7) Pig handling and distribution must not be less than 80 kilograms. 2. The problems in raising pig farms for adding value in agricultural system. A Case study :Pornthep Farm. It was found that. 1) The problem of epidemic disease in pigs causing the price to fall. 2) The problem of waste from pig farms causing bad odors throughout nearby communities. 3) The current market problem is highly competitive 3. How to promote in raising pig farms for adding value in agricultural system. A Case study :Pornthep Farm. It was found that. 1) Guidelines for treating pig disease by separating sick pigs from the herd To prevent the spread of disease to other pigs.2) Guidelines for creating added value from waste in pig farms to be processed into fertilizer. 3) Guidelines for establishing measures for the use of hazardous substances in pigs With the prohibition of using red meat accelerators.  4) Guidelines for marketing promotion And dealers by increasing the pig market, including the pig market And processed pork.