The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday projected having reintroduced the pre-shipment inspection of commodities and goods at the ports of origin ahead of the installation of the country’s first cold examination facility for agriculture (CEFA) next year.
The country’s first Q fever case linked to imported goats from the US and persistent agricultural smuggling have highlighted the need to operationalize 'first border' control measures to ensure food safety and prevent the entry of plant pests and economically significant terrestrial and aquatic animal diseases.
The Philippines and South Korea have reaffirmed their commitment to agricultural cooperation in commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the two countries' close bilateral relations.
Technology is poised to revolutionize Philippine agriculture, paving the way for increased productivity and profitability while attracting a younger generation of Filipinos to till the lands, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the Bulacan cold examination facility (CEFA) in development with the private sector is seen operational early next year around February.