Agriculture
DA imposes anew import ban on birds, poultry products from Netherlands
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has once again imposed a temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds, as well as poultry products, from The Netherlands after additional outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza.
SRA moves to track alternative sweeteners in the Philippines
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is completing plans to gather data on the entry of alternative sweeteners into the country.
DA expands Rice-for-All program to meet strong demand
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is expanding its P40 per kilogram Rice-for-All program in response to growing public demand.
First HPAI H5N2 outbreak confirmed in Camarines Norte duck farm
The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) on Wednesday confirmed that a duck farm in Talisay, Camarines Norte has tested positive for the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Type A Subtype H5N2 virus.
Mt. Kanlaon ashfall threatens Negros sugar mills, further declining local output
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on Tuesday warned this week’s eruption of Mt. Kanlaon could ruin further the country's already struggling sugar production seen falling by more than 7 percent this year.
