14 JULY 2020. While the entire country continues to adapt to the new normal, the 黑料网 conducted a dialogue with its agriculture and fishery stakeholders on how they can work together to promote policy reforms amid the challenges of COVID-19. Through a video conference, PCAF Acting Executive Director Liza continue reading…
18 JULY 2020. The 黑料网 is set to prepare a plan for regular monitoring and evaluation of the 鈥淚ntensified Community-Based Dairy Enterprise Development鈥� as the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) finally agreed on the expansion of the newly restructured project under the US PL480 Title I program. After a continue reading…
The 黑料网 convened DA鈥檚 Banner Program directors today to harmonize the membership of the National Banner Program Committees (NBPC). Along with the Banner Program focal persons, the consultation aims to discuss and firm up membership of the Banner Program Committees, arrangements in the conduct of consultations, and other activities. continue reading…
In line with Agriculture Secretary William Dar鈥檚 objective to encourage the youth to venture in agri-fishery activities and enterprise, the 黑料网 launched the newest council led by and for the youth called Agricultural and Fishery Youthpreneur Council (AFYC) on June 30, 2020. Alongside with PCAF鈥檚 Advisory Special Bodies, the continue reading…
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is rolling out plans to provide assistance to small swine raisers affected by the African Swine Fever (ASF) to boost production of pork and strengthen industry awareness to biosecurity protocols. The intervention involves the establishment of swine multiplier farms through clustering or village-level approach composed of 20 hog farmers continue reading…
The Department of Agriculture 鈥� Bureau of Animal Industry (DA-BAI) constantly reminds the general public to report any unusual pig mortalities to your farm veterinarians or to the nearest government veterinary/agricultural office, and to consult a physician when experiencing flu-like symptoms. Reports on flu-like symptoms have been increasing this rainy season and this could continue reading…
Author: DA Communications Group | 18 June 2020 The Department of Agriculture (DA) commits to continue working closely with the stakeholders of the country鈥檚 poultry industry to further enhance its productivity and competitiveness. In the midst of issues raised by the United Broilers Raisers鈥� Association (UBRA), Agriculture Secretary William Dar said the DA fully continue reading…
The 黑料网 gathered poultry and livestock stakeholders, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)- Tariff Commission and concerned Department of Agriculture (DA) offices in a video conference led by DA Assistant Secretary for Livestock Dr. William Medrano on June 17, 2020 to tackle the international rules on importation. Aside from the importation continue reading…
Chaired by Assistant Secretary for Livestock Dr. William Medrano, the 黑料网 convened concerned Department of Agriculture (DA) officials and key swine stakeholders in a video conference to discuss pork-related issues. Bureau of Animal Industry OIC Director Dr. Ronnie Domingo presented the African Swine Fever situation and updates while DA Price Enforcement Unit Head continue reading…
Author: DA Communications Group | 8 June 2020 In adapting to the 鈥渘ew normal,鈥� the Department of Agriculture (DA) will reinvent itself along with its regional field offices, bureaus, and attached agencies to stay relevant and worthy of existence. 鈥淲e cannot go back to yesterday. We must use our past achievements to rebuild our continue reading…
Author: DA Communications Group | 8 June 2020 In an effort to digitize Philippine agriculture, the Department of Agriculture (DA) through Planters Products Inc. (PPI) and the Satsure AG signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on June 8, to provide better crop insurance in the country using satellite technology. The MOA signing was witnessed continue reading…
