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Friday, June 13, 2025
ASF awareness drive launched in Surigao Sur, Philippines
The Philippine Department of Agriculture in the Caraga Region (DA-13) and the Bureau of Animal Industry-National African Swine Fever Prevention and Program (BAI-NASFPCP) started a three-day awareness campaign on African swine fever (ASF) in ...
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Philippines' Maharlika Agro Ventures partners with DanBred-based genetic pig farm
To help revive the swine industry in the southern Philippines, Maharlika Agro Ventures Corporation is teaming up with Denmark-based DanBred to set up a large-scale genetic pig farm, supporting repopulation efforts following the impact of Af ...
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Philippines' corn imports seen falling on low feed demand
The Philippines' corn imports could be slashed by over a third this year as animal diseases like African swine fever (ASF) and bird flu are eroding demand for the feedstuff.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Culling fears, imports slow down Philippines' hog production
Hog farmers in the Philippines likely delayed their repopulation efforts due to the testing requirements tied to receiving the African swine fever (ASF) vaccine and the surge in pork imports, according to an industry representative.
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Corn farmers in Tabuk, Kalinga in the Philippines set to gain from innovative yield-enhancing technology
The Mallong Hillside Farmers Association (FA) in Barangay Cudal, Tabuk City in Kalinga province was selected as the cooperator for the Adaptive Balanced Fertilisation Strategy (ABFS) project aimed to enhance corn production.
Friday, May 16, 2025
Philippines to remove maximum suggested retail price for pork
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) will scrap the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for pork due to low compliance among vendors, as it looks at developing a "better" policy to keep retail prices in check.
Friday, May 16, 2025
Philippines spending more than US$8.28 million to bring in close to 3,000 gilts for pig repopulation
The Philipppine government is spending over ₱460 million (US$8.28 million) to import nearly 3,000 gilts as part of its efforts to repopulate the domestic pig population decimated by African swine fever (ASF) and boost pork supply.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Philippines' poultry production up by 9.3% year-on-year in Q1 2025
Philippine poultry production rose to 711,160 metric tons in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 9.3% year-on-year increase, according to the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines, utilises fund to boost hog numbers
The government of Legazpi City, Albay, the Philippines, is tapping the Sustainable Livelihood Program (SLP) fund from the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to increase the city's hog population as part of a broader effort ...
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Thailand to export raw chicken, duck to the Philippines for the first time
Thailand has achieved a significant breakthrough in its agricultural exports by gaining access to the raw chicken and duck meat market in the Philippines for the first time.
Friday, May 9, 2025
Philippines' agricultural output up by 1.9% in Q1 year-on-year
The Philippines' agricultural output grew by an annual 1.9% in the first quarter, as good weather helped boost crops, fisheries, and poultry production, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said.
Thursday, May 8, 2025
Blood testing for AI not needed for transport of live poultry, eggs in Western Visayas, Philippines
Blood testing for avian influenza (AI) is no longer required for the local transport of live poultry, eggs, and related products within Western Visayas, the Philippines, until July 15, 2025, according to a new directive from the Bureau of A ...
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Fisheries bureau highlights merits of aquaculture in Philippines
Aquaculture not only supports the Philippines agricultural sector with sustainable livelihood but also helps the ocean recover by reducing fishing pressure, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources in Central Visayas (BFAR-7) highlight ...
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Philippines sets up aquafeed mill near fish hatcheries in Oriental Mindoro
THE government of the Philippines has established an aquafeed mill near fish hatcheries in Oriental Mindoro, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR).
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
One hundred towns in Philippines to get support from initiative that seeks to improve farmers' resilience to climate change
A $39.2-million project will help 100 towns nationwide in the Philippines reduce carbon emissions through an initiative that aims to strengthen farmers' resilience to climate change, according to the United Nations' Food and Agriculture Org ...

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