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Poultry farmgate prices pulled down by soft demand, oversupply " UBRA
2+ hour, 37+ min ago (259+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Local poultry raisers have flagged declining farmgate prices for chicken amid lower demand and oversupply of production. United Broiler Raisers Association (UBRA) president Elias Jose Inciong said low farmgate prices for locally grown chicken have continued due to…...
DA lifts ban on Belgium poultry products
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (232+ words) MANILA, Philippines " The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the import ban on poultry products from Belgium. The DA issued a department circular, which recognized Belgium's protocols on bird flu, allowing the resumption of imports of domestic and wild birds…...
Stronger support urged for local salt farmers amid imports threat
12+ hour, 42+ min ago (277+ words) MANILA, Philippines " The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has called for stronger safeguards for Filipino salt farmers, citing an influx of foreign imports threatening local livelihood." Speaking to industry stakeholders at the recent National Salt Industry Forum held…...
Philippines dairy industry soon to tread on green grass
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (956+ words) MANILA, Philippines " The Philippines" dairy sector is poised to stir fresh gains this year, with the National Dairy Authority (NDA) eyeing expanded cattle imports and stronger funding streams to whip the industry into higher productivity. The country"s dairy industry…...
Of pearls and plates
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (266+ words) In a dazzling celebration of Filipino artistry, Jewelmer, led by its distinguished CEO Jacques Christophe Branellec, and in partnership with Hapag MNL located at The Balmori Suites in Rockwell Center, Makati City, recently unveiled Pearls of the Archipelago, a one-night-only…...
EDITORIAL - Encourage recycling
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (363+ words) In a bid to encourage people and establishments to recycle trash, the Cebu City Council's Committee on Trade, Commerce and Entrepreneurship has recommended the immediate approval of an ordinance compelling establishments in the city to install recycling bins and enforce…...
President Marcos increases minimum access volume for pork imports
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (311+ words) MANILA, Philippines " President Marcos has increased the minimum access volume (MAV) for pork imports to ensure adequate supply and reduce retail prices. Under Executive Order 116, the MAV of pork was increased from 54, 210 metric tons to 204, 210 MT for this year. In…...
Jollibee opens 109th North America store
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (259+ words) MANILA, Philippines " The Jollibee Group continues its expansion in North America with the opening of a new Jollibee store in New York City. The new Jollibee store, its third Manhattan outpost, underscores the brand's growing mainstream appeal in the United…...
Imports squeeze hog farmgate prices to P180/kilo
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (308+ words) MANILA, Philippines " Farmgate prices for local pork have fallen to as low as P180 kilogram, prompting farmers to back the government's plans to implement a price ceiling on liempo or pork belly. The Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura (SINAG) said farmgate prices…...
'Snow White': Growing popularity of rare white strawberries
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (283+ words) MANILA, Philippines " I have'always associated strawberries with the color red. In fact, if you ask me to name a fruit that is red, strawberries would be my hands-down answer, not apples nor cherries, not even dragon fruit. Only recently did…...