Agriculture
Pork producers appeal for government to consider the Cebu protocol on sick hogs
The Pork Producers Federation of the Philippines Inc. (ProPork) has urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) to consider the Cebu provincial government strategy in mitigating the impact of the African swine fever (ASF) on its hog population.
Farmer organizations, local government officials petition to extend RCEF life
Local government officials and farmer organizations are calling on government to extend the implementation of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) set to expire...
LANDBANK launches new loan program for coconut stakeholders
The Land Bank of the Philippines is offering a new credit facility for coconut farmers to help increase the production of the crop and...
Alsons unit pursues P200M tilapia hatchery expansion in Sarangani
Alsons Aquaculture Corp. (AAC) is expanding hatchery facilities at its 193-hectare tilapia farm in Alabel, Sarangani Province, based on documents submitted to the Environmental...
DA issues temporary Brazil beef ban
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has issued a temporary ban on imported beef products from Brazil.
