Analysis of Pig Farming Productivity and the Perceptions of Farmers Towards Government Support Policies in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Pig farming is a vital agricultural production sector in Vietnam. This study involved 260 pig farmers from two provinces in the Mekong Delta. We employed binary logistic regression to evaluate pig productivity on farms and
the effects of social characteristics and support policies on this productivity. The results showed that farmers were, on average, 50 years old and mainly males who participated in production activities. Farmers reported having completed
high school, with pig farming as their primary occupation, averaging 10 years of experience. Farmers primarily raised
finishers using crossbreeds, predominantly produced on-site. The average number of pigs on the farm was approximately
30. Farmers recognized the livestock support policy across almost all criteria, with the highest recognition for financial support policies. The results also showed that most surveyed farms deemed pig farming practical. In addition, the variables of social profiles (age, education, main occupation, and experience) and financial support policies had positive and significant impacts on pig farming productivity. In conclusion, pig farm productivity in the Mekong Delta is positively influenced by both social profiles and government support policies.