Project Name：Marshall Islands Livestock and Slaughtering Hygiene Enhancement Project

Project status：Projects in Operation

Cooperating Country：Asia-Pacific, Marshall Islands

Project Description：

The aim of this project is to increase piglet production and improve the turnover rate of pigs. Additionally, the project will support the establishment of a hygienic slaughterhouse to demonstrate humane and sanitary slaughtering practices, thereby enhancing the quality of locally produced pork. This will ensure a stable supply of fresh and hygienic pork for the public and students. The main components of the project include: (1)promoting a sustainable small-scale pig farming model to increase local pig production; (2) advocating humane and hygienic slaughtering practices to strengthen pork food safety and hygiene; and, (3) enhancing the technical expertise and management capabilities of personnel from cooperating institutions.

Implementation Start Date：2025-01-01

Implementation End Date：2029-12-31

Project Objectives：

Increase piglet production at Laura Farm by 10% and achieve a 12% hygienic slaughter rate for pork in Majuro Atoll.

Executing Agency：

Ministry of Natural Resources & Commerce-Agriculture Division/Ministry of Education, Sports and Training-Public School System (PSS) /Taiwan Technical Mission in the RMI

Current Progress：

As of the end of March 2025, the following has been completed:

1.    Bred 332 piglets at Laura Farm, of which 208 were provided to the main island and outlying islands for rearing.

2.      Assisted eight core pig breeders in producing 55 piglets and fattening of 45 pigs, which were sold to local residents for use in festivals.

3.      Assisted three pig breeders on Kwajalein Atoll who have produced 17 piglets to date.

Project Contact：Rachel Chang

Phone：+886-2-2888-6050

E-mail：p.h.chang@icdf.org.tw