A new multiplier and techno-demonstration was inaugurated in Isabela province in northern Philippines, the Philippine Information Agency reported. The facility marks a major step in revitalizing the local swine industry and supporting community-based agricultural enterprises.
The 30-sow farm is part of the Department of Agriculture‘s (DA) Integrated National Swine Production Initiatives for Recovery and Expansion (INSPIRE) program. Among the program’s objectives is swine repopulation and technology adoption.
DA Cagayan Valley and ATI-Regional Training Center II collaborated with Reina Mercedes Farmers Agriculture Cooperative (RMFAC) to put up the facility.
Charles Josue, RMFAC General Manager, welcomed the development as a chance to contribution to hog repopulation in Isabela and beyond.
Training and technology transfer
The techno-demo farm is expected to model best practices in swine production. It will also serve as a training ground for farmers and agri-entrepreneurs. Among its key features include:
- ✅ Techno-demonstration modules for swine-raising
- ✅ Training support under the INSPIRE program
- ✅ Cooperative-led operations and outreach
Broader swine recovery efforts
Isabela province plays a key role in the national swine industry, leading recovery from African Swine Fever and promoting modern practices.
The province supports small farmers by building artificial insemination centers and techno-demo farms to improve pig quality and boost local production.
Artificial insemination boosts genetic quality
One such effort is the establishment of a Swine Artificial Insemination sa Barangay facility, the first of its kind in the region. The project also falls under the INSPIRE program. It features a climate-controlled lab, biosecure housing for eight boars, and equipment for producing high-quality processed semen.
By upgrading facilities and sharing new technologies, Isabela aims to raise productivity, grow local economies, and strengthen food security across the region.