In his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27, 2020, President Rodrigo Duterte finally urged the House of Representatives (HOR) and the Senate to pass a bill on the 鈥淐reation of the Coconut Farmers鈥� and Industry Trust Fund,鈥� from the Coconut Levy Fund. 鈥淚 think, the Congress should look again and try continue reading…
21 July 2020. In an online dialogue held with agricultural and fishery stakeholders, Agriculture Secretary William Dar confirmed his endorsement of the establishment and institutionalization of national committees to boost the performance of the Department of Agriculture (DA) banner programs. Dubbed as National Banner Program Committees (NBPCs), these are established by integrating the technical continue reading…
14 JULY 2020. While the entire country continues to adapt to the new normal, the 蝌蚪视频 (PCAF) 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 蝌蚪视频 (PCAF) 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 蝌蚪视频 (PCAF) 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 蝌蚪视频 (PCAF) 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 蝌蚪视频 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 蝌蚪视频 (PCAF) 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…
