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Monday, November 18, 2024
Philippines suspends poultry imports from Japan and Austria over HPAI outbreaks
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has imposed a temporary import ban on domestic and wild birds, and other poultry products, from Japan and Austria, following recent outbreaks of the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in ...
Monday, November 18, 2024
Philippines's corn imports to fall to 1.5 million metric tons in current market year
The Philippines' corn imports are expected to drop slightly to 1.5 million metric tons in the current market year due to lower world corn shipments and weak recovery in production.
Monday, November 11, 2024
Food supply in Baguio, Luzon, Philippines, assured by 3,000 backyard livestock producers, according to agriculturist
Backyard livestock production of about 3,000 residents from Baguio City, Luzon island, the Philippines, is helping ensure food availability even during a calamity, a local executive said on November 7.
Friday, November 8, 2024
Philippines' agriculture faces setbacks as weather and ASF impact third-quarter production
The Philippine agriculture sector recorded a decline of 3.7% in production during the third quarter of this year, as adverse weather conditions and the resurgence of African swine fever (ASF) impacted farm yields.
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Philippines lifts import ban on birds, poultry products from Michigan, US
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) announced that it has lifted a temporary import ban on birds and poultry products from Michigan, US, following the resolution of high pathogenic avian influenza (AI) cases in the state.
Monday, November 4, 2024
Benguet, Philippines strengthens animal checkpoints to prevent spread of ASF, bird flu
The Provincial Veterinary Office (PVO) of Benguet, Philippines, has intensified checkpoint operations to prevent animals infected with African swine fever (ASF) and bird flu from entering the province as holiday demand rises, Philippine New ...
Monday, November 4, 2024
Tropical storm causes close to US$90 million damages to Philippines' agriculture sector
The Philippines' agriculture sector still reels from the adverse impact of Severe Tropical Storm "Kristine" with losses nearing the ₱5 billion mark.
Friday, November 1, 2024
Philippines allocates US$90.9 million to boost corn and soybean production in 2025
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) plans to allocate PHP 5.31 billion (US$90.9 million) in 2025 to improve the production of key crops, including corn, and soybeans, intended for food, feed, and industrial use, The Freeman repo ...
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Currimao, Philippines launches first life insurance programme for farmers and fishers
Approximately 1,400 farmers and fishers in Currimao, Ilocos Norte, Philippines, are set to benefit from the first-ever life insurance programme introduced by the municipal government in collaboration with the Philippine Crop Insurance Corpo ...
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Philippines sets ambitious targets for corn production to reduce import dependence
The Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced plans to increase local production of corn to meet at least 81% of the country's domestic demand, BusinessWorld reported.
Monday, October 28, 2024
Philippines' swine farmers cite documentation delays in ASF vaccine rollout
Swine farmers in the Philippines have raised concerns about burdensome documentation requirements delaying their participation in the limited rollout of the African swine fever (ASF) vaccine, BusinessWorld reported.
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Disinformation hampers ASF vaccination rollout for small swine farmers in the Philippines
Efforts to control the spread of African swine fever (ASF) in the Philippines are being slowed by widespread disinformation, discouraging small backyard swine raisers from participating in the government's vaccination programme, Philippine ...
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Philippines' government approves US$3.08 billion agriculture budget for 2025
The proposed PHP 178.273 billion (US$3.08 billion) budget for the Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) for 2025 was officially submitted to the country's Senate plenary, following its approval by the Finance subcommittee chaired by S ...
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
Philippines seeks partnership with Italy to boost fisherfolk employment and agricultural collaboration
The Philippine government is exploring a partnership with Italy to provide opportunities for Filipino fisherfolk, particularly for potential employment in Italy's fishing industry, The Philippine Star reported.
Thursday, October 17, 2024
Philippines' Landbank in agreements to provide more access to financial services for small farmers
State-run Land Bank of the Philippines has partnered with two agriculture firms to enhance modernisation in the farm sector in the Philippines.

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