The Philippines’ poultry industry is still struggling to recover from the early impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to pull down farm-gate prices and demand. United Broiler Raisers Association (UBRA) President Bong Inciong said the farm-gate price for poultry products, as well as...
Identifying the physical differences between mature male and female chickens can be a piece of cake, if you know what to look for. Here are some ways to tell them apart: Image by Xuân Tuấn Anh Äặng from Pixabay. Laying eggs Hens only start laying eggs when they reach six months old,...
By ANTONIO G. PAPA, Ph.D. Spouses Wellington and Elisa Chan Lim own and operate Wellisa Farms on Bantayan Island, Cebu province. The farms have an animal stock of about 15,000 hogs and 400,000 layer hens. The successful agribusiness firm utilizes modern farm equipment and facilities, and applying...
A traceability system that will enforce the strict accreditation of livestock and poultry traders and retailers in the country will be established in an attempt to curb potential price manipulation in the meat and poultry sectors, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said. (Photo courtesy of the...
Raising chickens at home may sound overwhelming, but it will be fun and easy as long as you love what you’re doing. Before anything else, research the local ordinance and regulations that may be involved in raising chickens in your area. Some places, especially in urban residential areas, may...
Bohol governor Arthur Yap wants to develop Sagbayan town as the livestock and poultry capital of the province as he has observed the abundance of livestock and poultry in this landlocked agricultural municipality. Yap has not ceased his resolve to make this happen. Sagbayan is a natural livestock...
Brazil, one of the Philippines major sources of poultry meat and poultry products, has advised the government authorities of its intention to bring to the World Trade Organization its “specific trade concerns” if it cannot immediately and completely revoke the ban on the importation of Brazil...
Hapi Chickens Urban Farm, as its name implies, is a household-based urban chicken farm in Dagupan run by Christopher and Hapi Domingo. They started the farm in hopes of creating a self-sustainable chicken meat and egg production initially for their household consumption. In the previous part...
When we talk about urban farming what usually comes to mind is growing vegetables, fruits, and all sorts of edible plants which could be used for personal consumption. A couple decided to take a different approach and invested in chickens instead. Christopher and Hapi Domingo are...
Aianah’s Little by Little Integrated Farm is a 3.9 hectare farmland in Polonuling, Tupi, South Cotabato. It is owned and managed by partners Jenny Blancaflor, a yoga teacher and wellness coach, and Mau Lopez, a retired mechanical engineer. They started the farm in hopes of finding a...
It is no secret that parents want only what’s best for their children. This can manifest in many ways such as giving them quality education, providing them with emotional support, or even investing in fresh food options to secure their health. For partners Jenny Blancaflor and Mau Lopez,...
Chickens are the main source of some dinner table essentials such as eggs and meat. To meet the large demand of products, most chicken farms breed their chickens indoors in wire cages or similar conditions to properly manage the layers or broilers. Another animal husbandry method that’s...
