SERIAN: Pig farming using the latest technology can reduce the risk of diseases involving livestock, especially African Swine Fever (ASF).
In this regard, Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Dato Sri Dr Stephen Rundi Utom, held a special visit to the pig farming farm located at Jalan Ensengei Baki on Friday to witness the methods and technology used by its owner, Greenlife Agritech (Sarawak) Sdn Bhd.
As a result of the visit, he said that this modern pig farming farm uses a closed enclosure system that ensures a controlled environment, reduces the risk of disease, and maximises livestock growth.
“The farm also uses high-quality pig breeds from the US, and is equipped with quarantine and disinfection facilities to ensure a high level of biosecurity,” he said.
Meanwhile, Greenlife Agritech is targeting the production of 144,000 pigs within a year through the implementation of the farming project which is scheduled in three phases.
It is understood that each phase of this project will last two years, starting this year and ending in 2029, where the owner is targeting the production of 48,000 pigs per year.
Also participating in the visit were the Deputy Minister of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development, Datuk Martin Ben, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Food Industry, Commodity and Regional Development of Sarawak (M-FICORD), Datu Sirai Daha, Serian Division Resident Caroline Cleophas Joseph, Director of the Department of Agriculture, Dominic Chunggat, Director of the Department of Veterinary Services, Datu Dr Adrian Susin Ambud and other invited guests.
