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Farmers, fishers take spotlight as food security frontliners (repost)

Posted on May 27, 2020

Author: DA Communications Group | 27 May 2020 The Department of Agriculture (DA) kicked off the yearly Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month celebration and launch of the Plant, Plant, Plant program by recognizing outstanding farmers and fisherfolk, ceremonial planting of mango and aromatic dwarf coconut, and inspection of aquaponics prototypes, on May 26, 2020 at continue reading…

Agriculture to play key role in Covid-19 recovery efforts (repost)

Posted on May 26, 2020

Author: DA Communications Group | 26 May 2020 The country’s agriculture sector is expected to play a major role in pursuing a socio-economic response framework to the Covid-19 pandemic recovery efforts. “For us to rise stronger from this Covid-19 crisis, the government must encourage the development of an agriculture-driven economy,” said Agriculture Secretary William continue reading…

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#PCAFConsultation | In the third quarter meeting of the National Sectoral Committee on Poultry and Livestock on September 22, 2023, the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) provided updates on the status of the African Swine Fever (ASF) and Avian Influenza (AI) vaccines.BAI Veterinary Epidemiology Section Head Dr. Joanna Marie David reported that the final draft of the AI vaccination guidelines is already with the Department of Agriculture (DA) Legal Team for clearance. Once cleared, this will be submitted for the signature of DA Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban.“For the AI vaccine adaptation, may tatlong kompanya na po ang na-endorse ng BAI sa FDA for the importation of vaccine but as of now wala pa po atang nare-release na SPS [Sanitary and Phytosanitary Import Clearance],” Dr. David furthered.On the other hand, Dr. Joshua Cruz of the BAI-National ASF Prevention and Control Program shared that the completion of trial testing for the ASF vaccine is due on the last week of September or early October.The Committee passed a resolution recommending the Food and Drug Administration and the BAI to provide reports on the importation of 300,000 doses of ASF vaccine and its dissemination.For more stories, visit www.pcaf.da.gov.ph.Text and screenshot by Joy Camille Luza ... See MoreSee Less

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