Agriculture
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.
BAI intercepts trucks carrying pigs with suspected ASF
The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) on Saturday intercepted two more trucks at checkpoints in Commonwealth, Quezon City and Malanday, Valenzuela.
Armyworm infestation hits Western Visayas
A fall armyworm infestation (FAW) is wreaking havoc in Western Visayas, causing damage on corn crops in the region estimated at P57 million, based on initial data provided by the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center.
