Agriculture
DA declares Bulacan avian influenza-free
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. has declared the entire province of Bulacan free of the highly pathogenic avian influenza, particularly the H5N1 strain, after a series of infections was reported from 2022 through May last year.
Front loaded meat imports in May failed to lift downturn in 2023
The country imported 11 percent less meat in 2023 of only 1.2 billion kilograms versus 1.36 billion kilograms in 2022, according to data from the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI).
Former BFAR chief Asis Perez named DA Undersecretary
Malacanang appointed former Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources national director Asis Perez as Agriculture Undersecretary.
DA pursuing port development programs costing P30 billion
The Department of Agriculture has pursued a four-year development plan converting over a dozen ill-equipped seaports across the islands into agri-logistics hubs at the cost of P30.1 billion.
Pilmico China, Vietnam feed mill expansion programs seen completed by H1
The Aboitiz-led Pilmico and Gold Coin Group is confident of completing the expansion of its feed mill facilities in China and Vietnam within the first six months this year.
