# All Assam Pig Farmers and Traders Association

> A common platform for scientific farming, fair trade and stronger rural livelihoods in Assam.

## About

We unite farmers, breeders, traders, entrepreneurs and allied stakeholders across Assam on one practical, representative platform.

### Our vision

A strong and representative organisation that advances the interests of pig farmers and traders, helping Assam become a leading centre for organised pig farming and livestock trade in Northeast India.

### Our mission

Promote fair business, improve production, strengthen market links and create sustainable economic opportunities for members throughout Assam.

## What we work for

1. **Unity:** One representative body for farmers, breeders, traders and entrepreneurs.
2. **Farmer welfare:** Defend the rights and economic interests of members.
3. **Scientific farming:** Improve breeding, feeding, farm management and productivity.
4. **Organised trade:** Connect producers, traders, markets and buyers transparently.
5. **Fair prices:** Support fair pricing and reduce avoidable middlemen.
6. **Market development:** Build stronger supply chains for live pigs and pork.
7. **Government liaison:** Bring members' concerns to the Governments of Assam and India.
8. **Financial support:** Help members access schemes, loans, subsidies and insurance.
9. **Training:** Run workshops and campaigns on farming, trading and business.
10. **Animal health:** Promote vaccination, quarantine and safe transport with experts.
11. **Infrastructure:** Support farms, markets, feed units, cold storage and hygiene.
12. **Enterprise:** Support youth, women, self-help groups and rural entrepreneurs.
13. **Indigenous breeds:** Conserve and improve Assam's indigenous pig breeds.
14. **Value addition:** Promote safe processing, packaging and pork marketing.
15. **Collective business:** Enable shared marketing, bulk buying and shared facilities.
16. **Research:** Work with veterinary universities and technical experts.
17. **Sustainability:** Encourage waste management, manure use and eco-friendly practice.
18. **Dispute resolution:** Settle member disputes through dialogue and mediation.
19. **Market information:** Share prices, demand, supply, health and policy updates.
20. **Assam's economy:** Strengthen rural livelihoods and the livestock economy.

## Principles

- Unity and cooperation
- Fair trade and transparency
- Farmers' and traders' welfare
- Scientific and sustainable farming
- Entrepreneurship and employment
- Collective growth and prosperity

## Membership

Farmers, breeders, traders, wholesalers, retailers and entrepreneurs can submit their name, phone number, district and role through the membership form on the homepage. The form opens WhatsApp to +91 60025 43018.

## Contact

- **Email:** gahoripalok@gmail.com
- **Phone:** +91 9864522165
- **Address:** Pulibor, Jorhat, 785006, Assam, India