Philippine govt supports University of Abra with swine multiplier farm project

Jayvee Canor, DA-CAR Livestock Program Coordinator, underscored the long-term impact of the project on local livestock development.

“This project is a multiplier farm which will soon produce offspring which will be distributed to our local farmers and a production farm which focuses on the production of meat and other livestock supply,” he said.

Mr Canor explained that beyond serving as a research and learning facility, the project is designed to generate livestock stocks that can eventually be dispersed to farmers, helping expand livestock production and improve livelihood opportunities in local communities.

UA officials welcomed the project, citing its potential to strengthen the institution’s research, instruction, and extension functions while providing practical learning opportunities for students.

“The UA administration, with our President Dr Gregorio T Turqueza Jr, expresses its full support and commitment to this project which will benefit our local communities soon. We express our sincerest thanks to the Department of Agriculture for funding this project,” said UA Research and Development Head Pablo Bose.

Dr Bose added that the project will serve as a platform for research, extension, and technology demonstration while promoting sustainable livestock production practices that can be adopted by farmers and livestock raisers across the province.