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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Farmers' group seeks pork price ceiling in Philippines as retail costs rise
Farmers' group Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food is pushing for the imposition of a price ceiling for pork amid the continued spike in its retail cost, reaching as high as ₱420 (US$7.55) per kilo in some places.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Philippines temporarily stops poultry imports from Sweden, Czech Republic due to bird flu
The Philippines has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of poultry and poultry products from Sweden and the Czech Republic due to an outbreak of bird flu in those countries, the Philippine Department of Agriculture said on March 15.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Czech delegation led by agriculture official to visit Philippines this week
President of the Czech Republic Petr Pavel has announced that he would send a business delegation, led by Czech Agriculture Minister Marek Výborný, to the Philippines this week, according to an announcement on March 15.
Monday, March 18, 2024
Philippines businesses to embark on trade mission to Malaysia for agriculture collaboration
A consortium of private enterprises in the Philippines is poised to embark on a trade visit to Malaysia next month, aiming to foster agricultural partnerships that could bolster trade and investment relations across Southeast Asia, Manilla ...
Friday, March 15, 2024
ASF leads to decline in swine production in Negros Occidental, Philippines
Swine production in Negros Occidental province, the Philippines, saw a significant decline of 4.79% in 2023, primarily due to the impact of African swine fever (ASF) and hog cholera, as revealed by figures from the Philippine Statistics Aut ...
Friday, March 15, 2024
Senator urges Philippines' government to help poultry raisers
Philippine senator Cynthia Villar is prodding the Philippine government to assist local poultry raisers.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Farmers in Philippines affected by El Nino to get credit, insurance assistance from government
The Philippine government will provide credit and insurance assistance to farmers and fishers affected by the El Niño phenomenon, said the country's Department of Agriculture (DA) early this month.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Antique, Philippines has adequate swine population to meet local pork demand
Antique province, in the Western Visayas region of the Philippines, has announced that it has a sufficient swine population to fulfil the demand for pork within the province, according to the Antique Provincial Veterinary (ProVet), Philippi ...
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Puerto Princesa authorities in Palawan, Philippines, downplay need for price controls on pork
City authorities of Puerto Princesa, Palawan, the Philippines, said there is no reason to impose price controls on pork despite a reported surge in retail prices as there is no crisis in the commodity's supply.
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.

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