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HK Verma, director of education, said farmers were gaining interest in pig farming owing to high prolificacy, high demand of pork and easy marketing. He laid stress on how pig farming could be a viable means for sustainable livelihood and generate employment opportunities. S K Kansal, head, Department of Veterinary Extension Education, said the university was disseminating knowledge on pig farming through printed literatures and a mobile app, which could be downloaded from Play Store. The university was also providing support to farmers through the Progressive Pig Farmers’ association, he added. A total of 74 trainees, including woman farmers, from various districts of Punjab and neighbouring states participated in the training programmes..