DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 12 -- THE Senior Lecturer at Sokoine College of Agriculture, Dr Charles Lyimo, has said that despite the continued growth of the pork market, swine fever and worms have still been a major challenge.

Speaking while presenting a topic at the largest Pig Farmers Conference in Africa aimed at discussing challenges and solutions to pig farming, which began September 11 to 13, 2025, in Dar es Salaam, he said other challenges are nutrition and quality seeds for the animals.

“Among the diseases, the most troublesome is swine fever that affects pig farming. Some worms affect them, and when the farmer adheres to the conditions, his meat will be safe.

He added, “Swine fever is a global pandemic. This virus has the...