Agriculture
DA presents draft guidelines on ASF vaccine to farmers in Batangas
The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI) on Tuesday met and briefed around 150 farmers on the use of the vaccine against the African swine fever (ASF).
DA opens new quarantine office in Subic
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has a new quarantine unit operating out of the Subic Freeport Zone designed to help boost the country’s agricultural biosecurity and address risks posed by plant pests and diseases.
BAI Confirms ASF Case in Intercepted hogs
The Bureau of Animal Industry on Tuesday said hogs from one of two trucks intercepted at livestock checkpoints in Quezon City and Valenzuela City Saturday tested positive of the African swine fever.
DA completes consultation on movement protocols of healthy pigs from ASF red zones
The Department of Agriculture on Saturday concluded a series of consultations in Calabarzon refining protocols that govern the movement of healthy hogs amid a resurgence of the dreaded African swine fever (ASF), particularly in Batangas.
DA, BOC, LGU inspect tons of smuggled agricultural goods in Navotas
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. and Customs Commissioner Bienvenido Rubio on Monday led the inspection of smuggled agricultural goods in Navotas and Manila, underscoring government’s aggressive efforts to curb unfair trade practices that undermine the livelihood of Filipino farmers and threaten domestic food safety and security.
