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Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Philippines importer group issues tender for 240,000 metric tonnes of corn
An importer group in the Philippines has issued an international tender to purchase up to 240,000 metric tonnes of animal feed corn, according to European traders, Reuters reported.
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Cebu, Philippines, tightens controls on pork amid ASF resurgence
The city government of Cebu, Philippines, has intensified enforcement against the entry of undocumented pork meat following the resurgence of the African swine fever (ASF) virus, an official said, Philippine News Agency reported.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Philippines lifts poultry import ban from Czech Republic
The Philippines has lifted its ban on importing birds and bird by-products from the Czech Republic, GMA News reported.
Monday, July 22, 2024
Philippines' broiler association blames imported chicken for local poultry losses amid price surge
The United Broiler Raisers Association (UBRA) in the Philippines has attributed the flooding of imported frozen chicken to the losses suffered by local poultry raisers, coinciding with spikes in farmgate and retail prices of chicken, The Ph ...
Monday, July 22, 2024
Project in Philippines helps keep fishing closer to shore
Coastal fishers in Claveria, Cagayan, the Philippines, will not need to go to the high seas, particularly in the Babuyan Channel, and risk their lives to catch fish, thanks to a project initiated by the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resou ...
Friday, July 19, 2024
Philippines bans poultry imports from Minnesota, US, amid bird flu outbreak
The Philippines, through its Department of Agriculture (DA), has announced a ban on the importation of poultry and poultry by-products from the state of Minnesota, US, due to a recent outbreak of bird flu, GMA News reported.
Friday, July 19, 2024
Fall armyworm infestation threatens corn fields in Negros Oriental, Philippines
Agriculture technicians are working urgently to combat a potential heavy fall armyworm infestation that poses a serious threat to corn fields in Negros Oriental, Philippines, an official announced, Philippine News Agency reported.
Friday, July 19, 2024
Extreme weather may hinder economic contribution of Philippines' agriculture, fisheries sector
The economic contribution of the Philippines' agriculture and fisheries sectors would remain relatively flat this year as the country reels from extreme weather conditions and persisting pests and diseases, a unit of the University of Asia ...
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Philippines to begin ASF vaccination programme by September 2024
The Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to roll out its African swine fever (ASF) vaccination programme by September 2024, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr announced, Rappler reported.
Thursday, July 18, 2024
US$164 million of investments poured into Philippines agriculture during first five months this year
The Philippines' Board of Investments (BOI) has approved ₱9.59 billion (US$164 million) worth of investments in the country's agriculture sector during the first five months of 2024, all of which were endorsed by the Department of Agricultu ...
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Israeli companies at Makati City, Philippines event to introduce smart agri tech to local industry players
Eleven Israeli companies are looking to sell and introduce smart agriculture technologies to the Philippines.
Friday, July 12, 2024
Iloilo province, Philippines swine industry rebounding after ASF outbreak
The severely affected swine industry in Iloilo province, Philippines, is beginning to recover following the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak, with several commercial and backyard farms resuming swine-raising projects, according to the Ilo ...
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Possible commercial launch of ASF vaccine in Philippines by this year, agriculture secretary says
The Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) is targeting the commercial rollout of a long-awaited vaccine against African swine fever (ASF) to revitalise the local hog industry from adverse effects of animal disease.
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Philippines-based Bounty Fresh Group holds off on IPO
Philippines-based Bounty Fresh Group Holdings Inc has announced that it has no immediate plans to go public, as its internal funds are sufficient to cover all its upcoming investments, according to its CEO, The Philippine Star reported.
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Philippines adopts artificial insemination to boost swine population amid ASF crisis
The Philippines is turning to artificial insemination (AI) to increase its swine population as part of ongoing efforts to revive the industry, which continues to grapple with African swine fever (ASF), Philippine Daily Inquirer reported.

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