Optimism Expressed For Philippines' Livestock Sector

PHILIPPINES - The Department for Agriculture (DA) sees bright prospects for the country's livestock industries.

With continuing support from the government for demand-driven programmes, the DA expects bright prospects for the livestock industry this year and beyond owing to its vast export potentials, an increasing demand in the local market for its products, and the entry of new players to further invigorate the domestic industry. More . . .

Livestock, Aquaculture Output Rise Despite Drought

PHILIPPINES - The agriculture sector shrank by 2.8 per cent in the first quarter as a result of the prolonged drought although the livestock sector reports modest gains for the first quarter of the year.

The livestock and poultry sub-sectors managed to post modest gains in the first quarter of the year despite the onslaught of El Niño on key food-producing areas in the country, reports Philippine Star. More . . .