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…
PCAF, agri-fishery stakeholders gear up to new normal consultations, dialogues
14 JULY 2020. While the entire country continues to adapt to the new normal, the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (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…
USDA nods DA’s dairy enterprise program expansion, PCAF sets plan for monitoring task
18 JULY 2020. The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) is set to prepare a plan for regular monitoring and evaluation of the “Intensified Community-Based Dairy Enterprise Development” 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…
PCAF, DA Program Directors, other officials aim for NBPC membership harmonization
The Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (PCAF) convened DA’s 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…
PCAF launches agri and fishery council for youth, calls for membership
In line with Agriculture Secretary William Dar’s objective to encourage the youth to venture in agri-fishery activities and enterprise, the Philippine Council for Agriculture and Fisheries (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’s Advisory Special Bodies, the continue reading…
DA allots P400M to cluster ASF-affected hog farms (repost)
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…
Swine Flu Advisory: Public is advised to report unusual mortalities (repost)
The Department of Agriculture – 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…
DA is bent to make poultry industry productive, competitive (repost)
Author: DA Communications Group | 18 June 2020 The Department of Agriculture (DA) commits to continue working closely with the stakeholders of the country’s poultry industry to further enhance its productivity and competitiveness. In the midst of issues raised by the United Broilers Raisers’ Association (UBRA), Agriculture Secretary William Dar said the DA fully continue reading…