Agriculture
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.
Agricultural stakeholders weigh in on AO 20
Agricultural stakeholders on Monday expressed divergent views on Administrative Order 20 streamlining the policies and procedures on the importation of agricultural products and removal of non-tariff barriers to address the rising price of agricultural commodities.
