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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Philippines launches poultry farming project in Palawan
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture's Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) has launched a PHP 2.6 million (US$46,400) project to support local poultry farming in Palawan province, focusing on enhancing chicken egg product ...
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Philippines' fisheries production decreased 1.8% in volume last year
The Philippines' fisheries production volume reached 4.26 million metric tonnes in 2023, reflecting a 1.8% annual decline, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
ASF outbreak detected in Cagayan, Philippines
The Provincial Veterinary Office in Cagayan, Philippines confirmed the presence of African swine fever (ASF) in the towns of Penablanca and Alcala, raising concerns about the spread of the highly contagious disease, GMA News reported.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Swine farm project in Nueva Ecija, Philippines, gets US$2 million loan
The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) has extended a loan worth ₱116 million (US$2 million) for the development of a bio-secured swine farm project in Nueva Ecija province, the Philippines.
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
ASF hampers pace of recovery of Philippines' hog production last year
The Philippines' hog production continued its recovery in 2023, but still at a rate slower than what industry players and government officials hoped for as threats posed by African swine fever (ASF) deter repopulation efforts.
Tuesday, February 13, 2024
Cargill Philippines and Jollibee joint venture appoints first female country director
Poultry producer Cargill Joy Poultry Meats Production Inc (C-Joy), a joint venture between Cargill Philippines and fast-food giant Jollibee Foods Corp (JFC), has appointed its first female country director, Mija Darlene Cachapero, signallin ...
Friday, February 9, 2024
Philippines looks to reach 100% fish sufficiency by 2028 through production initiatives
The Philippines' Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is set to ramp up its fish production initiatives to achieve 100% fish sufficiency by 2028.
Friday, February 9, 2024
Municipality in Antique, Philippines, suffers nearly US$600,000 damages to corn, rice production due to El Nino
The cost of damage caused by the El Niño phenomenon to rice and corn production in the Municipality of Patnongon, north of Antique, the Philippines reached ₱33.7 million (US$598,680).
Friday, February 9, 2024
Improved infrastructure, expanding agro-industry expected to drive Philippines fisheries production's rebound
Fisheries production in the Philippines is expected to rebound in 2024 on the back of enhancements to supporting infrastructure and an initiative to develop agro-industrial estates focused on fisheries products, analysts said.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Philippines aims to boost milk output to 80 million litres by 2028
The Department of Agriculture in the Philippines is ramping up milk production to 80 million litres by the year 2028, according to National Dairy Authority (NDA) Administrator Dr Gabriel Lagamayo, Philippine News Agency reported.
Tuesday, February 6, 2024
Philippines implements ban on live cattle imports from several countries amid LSD concerns
In response to outbreaks of lumpy skin disease (LSD), the Philippines Department of Agriculture (DA) has issued a ban on the import of live cattle and buffaloes from Libya, Russia, South Korea, and Thailand, Rappler reported.
Monday, February 5, 2024
Zamboanga city, Philippines aims to shift ASF classification from pink to green
The Office of the City Veterinarian (OCVet) in Zamboanga city, Philippines, is in the process of compiling necessary documentation to request a downgrade in the African Swine Fever (ASF) categorisation from the current pink zone to yellow a ...
Thursday, February 1, 2024
Swine farmers in the Philippines ensure pork supply stability amid ongoing ASF challenges
Despite grappling with the persistent threat of African swine fever (ASF) for nearly five years, swine farmers in the Philippines have assured consumers of a consistent pork supply, Philippine News Agency reported.
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Philippines opens marine hatchery in Bataan to boost fish production
In a pivotal move towards enhancing fish production in Bataan, the Philippines' Department of Agriculture's Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has opened a Legislated Multi-Purpose Marine Hatchery in Barangay Quinawan, Daily T ...
Monday, January 29, 2024
Philippines' agriculture department unit enlists Romblon farmers into egg production project
A group of farmers in Barangay Tubigon — in Ferrol, Romblon, the Philippines — were selected by the country's Department of Agriculture (DA) – Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) to be the beneficiaries of an ...

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