The Department of Agriculture (DA) has temporarily banned the importation of poultry products and related goods from Illinois, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin in the United States following recent outbreaks of the H5N1 avian influenza in these places. The decision, under a memorandum order, safeguards the poultry sector and prevents the spread of bird flu in the country.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is considering a shift in the allocation of imported pork under the minimum access volume (MAV) program, potentially involving government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) in an effort to control retail pork prices.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday released National Food Authority (NFA) rice stocks to local government units (LGUs) as a strategic food security emergency measure to stabilize rice prices and ensure affordable supply for consumers.
The Philippines on Wednesday reported a 20.4 percent increase in meat imports totaling 1.45 billion kilograms, according to the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI). This compared against only 1.2 billion kg imported in 2023, highlighting a growing dependency on foreign meat supplies.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. announced Tuesday that pork producers, traders, and retailers have agreed to review their cost structures in an effort to reduce the price of pork, which has become a growing concern for consumers.