DETERMINANT OF MANAGEMENT OPTION FOR IMPROVED NATIVE PIG PRODUCTION IN MARINDUQUE, PHILIPPINES

The native pig production is the source of livelihood in Marinduque, Philippines. The interest and perception of farmers are studied as basis of management option. Results showed that the farmers who are engaged in pig production belonged to age bracket from 41 years old to 60 years old (49.03%). They have 10 years of pig keeping experience. However, most of them prefer to grow the hybrid pig (66.46%). The wife usually take care of the pig (59.54%). The majority (76.61%) of farmer-respondents had disclosed no participation to trainings and/or seminar on pig production while all were unaware of the importance of record keeping.