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The Department of Agriculture (DA) is in the process of strengthening the traceability systems in the trading of livestock and poultry, primarily pigs and chicken, including their respective meat and processed products, to ensure compliance with government policies and curb potential price manipulation in the hog and poultry sectors. “This will be done through a […]
Despite no respite from the rage of the so-called “perfect storm,” the Department of Agriculture (DA) remains undaunted by the challenges confronting the farm and fishery sector, staying focused and believing that the current crisis also presents opportunities for innovation, transformation, and regeneration. In his presentation during the Economic and Infrastructure Development Clusters’ pre-State of […]
Ushering in the third year of implementation of the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL), about one million farmers will receive P15-billion worth of farm machinery and equipment, enabling them to mechanize their operations and reduce the average cost of producing rice. “The continued implementation of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) as provided under RTL is […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) assures consumers that fish supply and prices have stabilized, particularly in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining provinces of Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, and Laguna, collectively known as “NCR plus”. “This favorable condition was due to the peak season in the country’s major fishing grounds, as well as from the […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) rebuffed any involvement in the alleged “tong-pats” (kickbacks) scheme and other irregularities on pork importation, during a public hearing conducted by the Senate of the Philippines. “On the alleged ‘tong-pats’ of about P5 to P7 per kilo of imported pork, the present DA leadership categorically denies any involvement if such […]
Committed to stabilize food prices, particularly pork, and temper inflation, the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) jointly implemented a suggested retail price (SRP) for imported pork, specifically kasim at P270/kg and liempo at P350/kg, effective April 9. “The SRP for imported pork replaces the two-month ceiling price on pork and chicken, as […]
As the Duterte administration intensifies efforts to encourage hog raisers badly-hit by the African Swine Fever (ASF) to get back to business and subsequently stabilize pork supply and prices, Agriculture Secretary William Dar said the Department of Agriculture through the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (DA-PCIC) is increasing its indemnity for hogs culled due to ASF. […]
As the African Swine Fever (ASF) incidence is at its lowest level since August 2020, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to implement the government’s P600-million swine repopulation program, focusing initially on previously affected areas that are no longer under quarantine and now classified as “pink” and “yellow” zones. “We are heartened that the […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) assured the general public — particularly those in Metro Manila and adjoining provinces of Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, and Laguna — that there is enough food supply. “With the declaration of Metro Manila and four adjacent provinces — comprising the ‘Greater Manila Area’ or ‘NCR plus bubble’ — under Enhanced Community […]
Leading animal health and nutrition companies and agribusinesses concretized their strong support by forging a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Department of Agriculture (DA) to jointly undertake a twin program to effectively control, manage and contain African swine fever (ASF) and revive the country’s hog industry. Agriculture Secretary William Dar and Univet Nutrition and […]