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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Philippines' agriculture agency commits to quickly get hog industry back on feet following ASF
The Philippines' hog industry will receive help from the country's Department of Agriculture (DA) to speed up its recovery from the African swine fever (ASF) outbreak, the DA said early this month.
Monday, March 11, 2024
More cooperation between India and Philippines to benefit Philippine agriculture companies
Philippine agriculture companies, as well as those in the financial technology and cybersecurity sectors, are expected to benefit from increased cooperation in digitisation and sustainability between India and the Philippines, said Indian A ...
Friday, March 8, 2024
Victorias city, Philippines extends aid to swine farmers amid ASF outbreak
The city government of Victorias, located in Negros Occidental, Philippines, continues to provide aid to local swine farmers affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak through the Swine Development Programme Insurance, SunStar repor ...
Friday, March 8, 2024
No justification for higher pork prices in Visayas and Mindanao, Philippines, according to farmers' group
The increase of retail pork prices in the Visayas and Mindanao, the Philippines, should not happen given that the prevailing live weight is only ₱180 (US$3.21) per kilo.
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Philippines' pork prices risk further rise due to control of imports, according to meat association
Micro, small and medium enterprises in the Philippines would find it harder to get "cheaper" pork due to the control of imports under a lower tariff rate, the country' meat importers warned late last month.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Philippines Agriculture Department applauds FAO's support for aquaculture industry
The Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) expressed appreciation for the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) for its efforts to enhance the country's aquaculture sector, Philippine News Agency reported.
Friday, March 1, 2024
Philippines reports US$6.3 million in agricultural losses due to El Nino
The Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) has revealed that the ongoing El Nino phenomenon has caused significant devastation to the Philippines' agriculture sector, resulting in losses amounting to PHP 357.4 million (US$6.3 million) a ...
Friday, March 1, 2024
Thirty-year divestment rule a hurdle for foreign investments in Philippines' corn sector
A presidential decree opened the door to foreign investments in the Philippines' rice and corn sectors, but this restricts such investments to only 30 years, according to Mari Charina Ubarra, a technical consultant at the Foundation for Eco ...
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Philippines expects WTO to address fishing and agriculture for sustainability
The Philippines anticipates that ministers at the World Trade Organisation (WTO) will negotiate agreements focused on the fishing and agriculture sectors, aiming to enhance sustainability and food security, according to a government officia ...
Thursday, February 29, 2024
Aquaculture park in Philippines expected to boost fish production in Central Luzon
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) in Central Luzon, the Philippines, said on February 21 that the Pantabangan Aquaculture Park in Nueva Ecija province will boost local fish production not only in the province but the enti ...
Monday, February 26, 2024
Philippines reports decrease in avian influenza cases
The Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced a decline in the number of provinces affected by avian influenza (AI) subtype H5N1, with only nine provinces currently impacted, and no new cases reported since the beginning of 2 ...
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
New US$715,000 40-million feed centre to open in New Lucena, Philippines
A promising boost awaits the Philippines dairy industry as New Lucena town prepares to host a PHP 40 million feed centre (US$715,000), following the signing of a memorandum of agreement between the local government and the country's Nationa ...
Tuesday, February 20, 2024
Egg supply in Western Visayas, Philippines, not experiencing glut, agriculture department states
The egg supply of Western Visayas, the Philippines, is well-balanced with consumption needs, according to the country's Department of Agriculture (DA), dismissing concerns of an oversupply.
Monday, February 19, 2024
Philippines lifts ban on Singaporean swine products
The Philippines Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the lifting of the nine-month ban on swine products and by-products from Singapore, citing the elimination of the African swine fever (ASF) threat in that country, Malaya Busi ...
Friday, February 16, 2024
Philippines' urges foreign suppliers of ASF vaccines to secure local FDA approval
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) is urging foreign suppliers of African swine fever (ASF) vaccines to secure approval from the country's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as part of the necessary government processes, Philip ...

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