International Journal of Agriculture Extension and Social Development

This study explores the piggery enterprise in Bengaluru through a comprehensive SWOC (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Challenges) analysis, focusing on the socio-economic landscape, production constraints, and market dynamics. Piggery farming in Bengaluru showcases significant strengths such as high profitability, adaptability to limited land resources, and cost-effectiveness in feed conversion. However, it faces challenges including cultural taboos, low breed upgradation, and a weak supply chain infrastructure. Opportunities abound with escalating demand for pork, diverse breeding practices, and potential for venture capital investment and export activities. Key challenges include disease outbreaks, high feed and labor costs, and inadequate marketing infrastructure. Drawing on empirical data and Garrett’s ranking technique, this research identifies critical production constraints like disease outbreaks and high feed costs that impact both fattening and breeding farms.