Tag: livestock
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Philippine Agriculture Department Greenlights Import of Breeder Goats and Sheep to Enhance Livestock
The Philippine Department of Agriculture has given the go-ahead for importing breeder goats and sheep, aiming to elevate the quality of livestock and fortify the agricultural sector, with a special focus on Mindanao. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. announced this move, emphasizing its goal to enhance genetic quality and promote sustainable meat production. The initiative…
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Agriculture Secretary Honors Legacy of Deogracias Victor Savellano
MANILA – The Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. expressed deep respect and admiration for the late Undersecretary Deogracias Victor ‘DV’ Savellano, who passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 65. Savellano, a former congressman and governor of Ilocos Sur, was remembered as a dedicated public servant and a staunch…
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Agriculture Secretary Honors Legacy of Undersecretary Savellano
MANILA – Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. honored the legacy of Undersecretary Deogracias Victor ‘DV’ Savellano, who passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 65. Savellano, a former congressman and governor of Ilocos Sur, was remembered as a dedicated advocate for Filipino farmers and a key figure in the agriculture sector. In…
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Western Visayas Agriculture Sector Overcomes Challenges in 2024
In 2024, the agriculture sector in Western Visayas demonstrated resilience and maintained its position among the top five performing regions despite facing significant challenges such as El Niño, the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon, and the African swine fever (ASF). Dennis Arpia, the Regional Executive Director of the Department of Agriculture (DA), noted that while El…
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Canlaon City Successfully Evacuates Over 6,000 Residents from Mt. Kanlaon’s Danger Zone
In a significant move to ensure public safety, the local government of Canlaon City has successfully evacuated more than 6,000 residents from the vicinity of the active Mt. Kanlaon. The evacuation, completed by Tuesday evening, involved relocating 2,029 families, totaling 6,541 individuals, from five barangays within the six-kilometer Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ) of the volcano.…
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Baguio’s 3,000 Backyard Farmers Boost Food Security Amid Disasters
In Baguio City, approximately 3,000 residents are actively involved in backyard livestock farming, significantly contributing to the city’s food security, especially during emergencies. Marcelina Tabelin, the supervising agriculturist at the City Veterinary and Agriculture Office (CVAO), emphasized the importance of this local production. She noted that these farmers raise a variety of animals including chickens,…
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