NBPC on PLC tackles supply outlook for major commodities; recommends measures to address domestic demand

The National Banner Program Committee on Poultry, Livestock, and Corn (NBPC on PLC) discussed the updates on the supply outlook, prices, and importation volume of major poultry and livestock commodities, feeds, and animal feed ingredients in their special meeting on July 29, 2022.  The National Livestock Program (NLP) presented the food supply outlook  (local production continue reading…

NBPC on PLC recommends National Biosecurity Protocol; calls for stronger protection against transboundary animal diseases

The National Banner Program Committee on Poultry, Livestock, and Corn (NBPC on PLC) recommended the crafting of a National Biosecurity Protocol and the establishment of DA quarantine facilities for imported animals to strengthen the country’s protection against transboundary animal diseases in their meeting on June 30, 2022.  The National Biosecurity Protocol would aid in addressing continue reading…