DA Supports Import of 38,000 MT Pork
THE PHILIPPINES - The Department of Agriculture (DA) is encouraging the importation of 38,000 metric tons (MT) of pork under the minimum access volume (MAV) program in order to augment supply and help cut the price of pork in the local market, reports...

Pork and Chicken Price Changes Differ
THE PHILIPPINES - According to ABS-CBN, while the price of pork goes down, chicken prices take a leap.

In-breeding Inefficient, says GB Expert
PHILIPPINES - Cross breeding is a better alternative to in-breeding even for backyard pig farms, a British expert said during the recently concluded hog convention.

Davao Pig Raisers Quitting Fast
PHILIPPINES - About 30 percent of backyard hog raisers in Davao have folded and a lot more are expected to call it quits due to rising costs.

Hog Raisers Conference - Technology Focus
PHILIPPINES - Commercial and backyard pig producers will gather at the Cebu International Convention Center in Mandaue City on April 24 to 26 for the 17th Annual Hog Convention and Trade Exhibits of the National Federation of Hog Farmers Inc.

Ditching Pork For Other Meats
PHILIPPINES - Consumers are shifting meat purchases from pork to chicken and goat meat, says Dr. Alice Utlang, a Cebu City veterinarian.

Hog raisers in WV join ‘Pork-in-a-Box’ project
PHILIPPINES - A Pork-in-Box scheme is helping pig farmers in Western Visayas boost returns from markets in Metro Manila. They can now ship carcases from the Passi City abattoir safely to Pontevedra Meat Cutting Facility in Capiz for processing. .

Price Increases Means Shoppers Cut Back purchases
PHILIPPINES - As the price of food continues to soar, consumers are becoming more economical about how much they purchase.

Use Political Funds to Push Food Program
MANILA - Politician Prospero Nograles says congressmen would do well to use their Countrywide Development Funds or 'pork barrel' to support food production projects and help prevent a food supply crisis.

Two Phase Livelihood Plan aims to Minimise Risk
PHILIPPINES - The Bacolod City Government Employees Multipurpose Cooperative will implement the Swine Livelihood Project in two phases, because it considers the business to be “high risk”.

Government 'Neglect' is Crippling Business, say Producers
CEBU CITY – Pig producers in Central Visayas says that the lack of government support for the local livestock industry is helping to fuel increases to meat prices.

Filipino Livestock Farmers Acquire a Cutting Edge
PHILIPPINES - Good news is just around the corner for livestock and meat exporters of the Philippines, says Agricultural secretary Arthur Yap.

Singapore's Exports Sanctioned
PHILIPPINES - Singapore's Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority has given the go ahead for pork processor Matutum Meat Packing Corporation to export cuts to the island state.

Philippine Agriculture Expands
PHILIPPINES - Philippine agriculture expanded 4.7 per cent in 2007, an improvement from the 3.8 per cent growth in 2006 and between the official 4.5-5.0 per cent expansion target for the year, according to data from the local Bureau of Agricultural Statistics....

Efficiency and Export Focus for Federation Convention
PHILIPPINES - 'Enhancing Pork Production for the Export Market' is the theme of the Philippines National Federation of Hog Farmers (NFHFI) 17th Annual Hog Convention and Trade Exhibition.

Agri-Produce Trading Centre for Malasiqui
PHILIPPINES – Arthur Yap, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA) has opened the Malasiqui Bagsakan Centre, Pangasinan. The project is part of a programme designed to increase the profitability of farmers and fish producers.

OPV Opens Swine Breeding Center
PHILIPPINES - The Office of the Provincial Veterinarian and the Cadiz City Veterinary Office recently inaugurated the Negros Occidental Swine- Breeding Center in Brgy. Tinampa-an, reports the Daily Star.

Expo Tour Leads to Exports
PHILIPPINES - Co-ordination between the National Swine Registry and the local Philippine hog industry during a World Pork Expo Tour has resulted in imports of about $450,000 worth of live breeding swine and semen from the US since last year.

Sharp Rises Prompt Personal Yap Inspection
PHILIPPINES - Prices hikes in at least two major wet markets in Quezon City, has promptes the Department of Agriculture Secretary Arthur Yap to personally inspect the situation..

Export Focus for Mandaue Convention
PHILIPPINES - Enhancing Pork Production for Export will be the theme of The National Federation of Hog Farmers Convention from 24 to 26 April Mandaue City, Cebu.