Intensified Smallholder Pig Farming in Rural Yunnan: Implications for Livelihood, Culture, Gender, Health and Environment

Fang, Jing

doi:10.4236/jss.2022.108004

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“…The productivity of swine farming increased by 0.037 percent when the number of participants in the agricultural training increased by 1%. The modern swine breeding industry necessitates extensive promotion of the use of new breeds, technologies, and techniques [ 32 ], as well as reasonable planning, scientific management, standardized disease control, and proper waste disposal [ 33 ]. Agricultural training can help swine farmers master this set of competencies, thereby allowing them to increase the efficiency of their swine production.…”

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Scale Difference from the Impact of Disease Control on Pig Production Efficiency

2022

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Epidemic disease prevention plays a critical role in ensuring the healthy development of livestock farming, and the subjective willingness of breeders can be affected by the cost of epidemic disease prevention. To correct the misconception that farmers regard the cost of disease control as an ineffective cost, and to promote the healthy development of the pig breeding industry, our study employed the data envelopment analysis super-efficiency model and panel threshold regression model to evaluate the combination of the cost of epidemic disease prevention and swine productivity using data collected from 1998–2018 across 30 provinces in China. The following results were obtained. (1) The cost of epidemic disease prevention generated a non-linear on swine productivity when the swine farming scale was limited; (2) When the number of animals at the beginning of the year was less than 6.0002, swine productivity was impacted negatively; (3) When the number of animals at the beginning of the year ranged between 6.0002 and 12.9994, the impact was insignificant; (4) A strong correlation was observed between the expenses of epidemic disease prevention and animal productivity when the number of animals at the beginning of the year exceeded 12.9994. These results indicate that publicity should be enhanced to elucidate the combination of epidemic disease prevention and swine productivity among breeders. In addition, the government should introduce relevant policies to encourage the development of large-scale pig farming, such as subsidies for the construction of large-scale farms and insurance.

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Scale Difference from the Impact of Disease Control on Pig Production Efficiency

2022

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“…Their consumption of pork, already lower than for most, also falls when they stop rearing pigs. Research in Nanping County, Fuzhou, shows that a rapid transition out of farming can be wrenching in areas where it has been a pillar industry and the Yunnan case shows the cultural significance of pig farming (Fang, 2022). As with environmental impacts and nutritional concerns, the socio-economic context of pig farming and the implications of shifts in the organization of production both need to be understood on a local level.…”

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Pig in the Middle: Environment, Health and Development Dimensions of the Pork Sector in China

Jennifer¹,

Yang²,

Chen³

et al. 2022

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This article introduces this special issue, which draws on research by an interdisciplinary team of environmental, health and social scientists to examine the ways in which pig farming in China impacts the environment, human health and rural livelihoods. It traces the evolution of pig farming in China, from early times when pigs were a crucial part of the household-based, integrated agricultural economy, through the waves of changing policies towards livestock rearing in the Mao era, to the encouragement of household pig farming as a means of rural development after reform and opening up. It then discusses concerns about the environmental and health impacts of pig farming and the policies that have been introduced to address them in recent years. Throughout, the analysis emphasizes the ways in which regional variation in environmental conditions and economic structure creates different local challenges and needs for targeted policy approaches that balance environmental and livelihood concerns.

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“…Even today, the central government's National Livestock Mission (NLM) includes a dedicated subsection on small-scale piggery in the Northeast region, of which Assam is an integral part. The prevalence of small-scale or smallholder pig farming in Assam mirrors practices in neighbouring countries to the east, such as China, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Thailand (Fang, 2022). These nations boast significant pig populations reared in small-scale or smallholder farms (Haldar et al, 2017).…”

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How Sustainable Are Small Pig Farms in Assam? Assessing the Need for Study and Action

Goswami,

Barua

2024

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Background: Assam, India's 16th largest state, has a population exceeding 31.2 million and a significant agricultural sector, including piggery. Recent data shows Assam's pig population surpassing 2.1 million, akin to countries like Ireland and Portugal. Small pig farms in Assam mostly rear these pigs. Small-scale pig farming in Assam is characterised by strong family involvement, with critical decisions made collectively within the family unit, highlighting its socio-economic importance. The study aims to assess the sustainability of these farms. Methods: Using purposive sampling, the study examined 1200 small-scale pig farmers in Assam's selected agro-climatic zones. Data was collected through faceto-face interviews with structured questionnaires focused on pig numbers, housing, feed, farming preferences, and breed choices. Descriptive analysis was conducted to identify any distinct characteristics or uniformities among farmers across zones. Results:The research explores small-scale pig farming practices across the diverse agro-climatic zones of Assam, shedding light on concentration trends and associated challenges. Indigenous breed preferences and the use of bamboo containment do reflect cultural traditions but raise biosecurity considerations and associated potential environmental implications. The variability in feed provision reflects environmental influences, while the involvement of families underscores the socio-cultural significance of pig farming, particularly regarding gender equity. The adoption of low-input rearing methods significantly influences economic factors. Overall, the study emphasizes the importance of identifying sustainability indicators and conducting a comprehensive assessment of sustainability within the small-scale pig farming sector.

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Intensified Smallholder Pig Farming in Rural Yunnan: Implications for Livelihood, Culture, Gender, Health and Environment

Cited by 4 publications

References 12 publications

Scale Difference from the Impact of Disease Control on Pig Production Efficiency

Scale Difference from the Impact of Disease Control on Pig Production Efficiency

Pig in the Middle: Environment, Health and Development Dimensions of the Pork Sector in China

How Sustainable Are Small Pig Farms in Assam? Assessing the Need for Study and Action

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