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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
Philippines hog industry not hopeful of increasing local production next year
The Philippines hog industry is less confident about boosting local production in 2024 following the extension of reduced tariffs on vital food items for another year.
Friday, December 22, 2023
Aquaculture feed mill project in Iloilo, Philippines set to enhance local fish farming
The construction of a PHP 26.7 million (US$481,000) aquaculture feed mill in Tigbauan, Iloilo, the Philippines is underway, aimed at providing high-quality feeds at a stable price by utilising locally sourced raw materials, Panay Times repo ...
Monday, December 18, 2023
Philippines approves temporary extension of lower tariff rates on agricultural products
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the temporary extension of reduced Most Favored Nation (MFN) tariff rates on several agricultural products, said the country's National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary, ...
Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Philippines records strong aquaculture growth in Q3 fisheries production
Domestic aquaculture took the lead in the Philippines' overall fisheries production in Q3 2023, constituting 51.8% of the total output, based on data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), The Manila Times reported.
Monday, November 20, 2023
Cargill Philippines pledges US$2.6 million in investments to nourish communities
Cargill Philippines, a local subsidiary of the global food and agribusiness leader, has doubled on its commitment to sustainability and nourishing communities in the Philippines as it celebrates its 75th anniversary of helping Filipino part ...
Thursday, November 16, 2023
Governor of Cebu, Philippines, implements stringent measures to safeguard poultry industry against avian influenza
Governor Gwendolyn Garcia of Cebu province, the Philippines, has issued an executive order which imposes restrictions on the entry of game fowls and pet birds lacking proper documentation as part of the provincial government's effort to pre ...
Tuesday, November 14, 2023
Philippines' agriculture sector sees consecutive quarterly decline in production
The Philippines experienced a second consecutive quarterly decline in the annual production value of its farm and fisheries sector during the July-September period, The Star reported.
Thursday, November 9, 2023
Enough chicken in Philippines to fulfill demand due to supply glut
The supply of chicken in the Philippines is expected to meet the anticipated increase in demand for the Christmas season even without imports due to oversupply, agriculture stakeholders said on November 7.
Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Philippines seeks Italian businesses' investments in agriculture industry
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) has extended an invitation to Italian private businesses to invest in the country, particularly in modernising facilities in the agriculture sector.
Monday, October 30, 2023
Philippines considers seaweed as cost-effective alternative livestock feed
In response to the ongoing surge in the prices of commercial feeds, the Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines is exploring the potential of seaweed as a viable and cost-effective substitute for animal feed, The Manila Times repo ...
Friday, October 20, 2023
Illegal sale of vaccine blamed for ASF spread in Philippines
The spread of African swine fever (ASF) in the Philippines can be attributed to the illegal sale of 300,000 vials of ASF vaccines to hog raisers, said an official of the farmers' group, Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG).
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
More companies outside Philippines keen to offer bird flu, ASF vaccines, says official
More foreign companies are interested to provide vaccines against bird flu and African swine fever (ASF) to curb the spread of animal diseases in the Philippines, an official of the country's Department of Agriculture (DA) said on October 1 ...
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Official pushes for "innovative approach" to Philippines' research of development and extension of agriculture, fisheries
The Philippines needs to invest more in research for development and extension (R4DE) to unlock the potential of the agriculture and fisheries sector, according to the Bureau of Agricultural Research (BAR).
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Philippines feed millers association seeks for 5% tariff on corn imports
The Philippine Association of Feed Millers (Pafmi) is calling for the imposition of a standard 5% tariff on the Philippines' corn imports to strengthen domestic production of meat, fish and other poultry products, The Manila Times reported ...
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Philippines president highlights agricultural industralisation key to country's food security
Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasised on October 12 the importance of industrialising the country's agriculture sector to realise his administration's goal of attaining food sufficiency and security.

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