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Agri-fishery sector to ‘survive, reboot, and grow,’ under the ‘new normal’ (repost)

Posted on April 29, 2020

Author: DA Communications Group | 29 April 2020 Amid the challenges in global food systems due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is ready to take on the challenge of the ‘new normal’ facing the country’s agriculture and fishery sector. Agriculture Secretary William Dar said the COVID-19 pandemic highlights the vulnerabilities continue reading…

Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries

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#PCAFConsultation | UPDATES ON PRICE and production of livestock, poultry and its allied commodities were discussed in the special meeting of the National Banner Program Committee on Poultry, Livestock and Corn (NBPC on PLC) on June 21, 2022.The report of the Department of Agriculture-Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (DA-AMAS) as of June 17 showed a Php10/kg increase on the price of pork pigue/kasim compared to last month. AMAS reported that it is now at Php350/kg while a Php20/kg increase was recorded on the price of whole chicken at Php200.In line with this, the cost of feed ingredients, particularly copra meal, yellow corn, and rice bran, increased compared to last month.For better monitoring of industry status and sounder drafting of policy recommendations, NBPC on PLC Chairperson Arnulfo Frontuna recommended the passing of a resolution that will include key industry players and private sector representatives in the Bantay Presyo Technical Committees. This will be in relation to the National Agriculture and Fisheries Council-Special Budget Committee’s resolution, recommending the reactivation of the Price and Volume Watch Committee.The Committee also recommended the conduct of retooling trainings on forecasting and data analysis of agri-fishery data for DA units such as the Bureau of Animal Industry, National Meat Inspection Service, National Corn Program, National Rice Program, and High Value Crops Development Program.Text and screenshot by Joy Camille LuzaFor more stories, visit www.pcaf.da.gov.ph/. ... See MoreSee Less

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