The Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers Inc. (PCFMI) has urged regulators to adopt more science-based, practical, and consultative approaches in crafting food and nutrition policies as the government studies new rules that could reshape the local food manufacturing industry. During PCFMI Food...
The Philippines is projected to increase its milk self-sufficiency rate by just over one percentage point this year, driven by the arrival of imported cattle to expand the local herd and boost production, according to the National Dairy Authority (NDA). NDA Administrator Marcus Antonius Andaya said...
The National Dairy Authority (NDA) is hoping to secure funding of up to ₱4.88 billion next year, more than double its current budget, to help accelerate the development of stock farms and strengthen the country’s dairy supply. On the sidelines of an event hosted by the European Chamber of...
The country’s dairy production rose by six percent year-on-year to nearly 11.8 million liters in the first quarter, keeping the sector on track for a record year driven by stronger farm productivity. The latest Philippine Statistics Authority data (PSA) showed that domestic dairy output from...
President Marcos said the inauguration of a new milk processing facility in Pampanga will help reduce the country’s dependence on imported dairy products, while ensuring a steady supply of affordable nutrition for Filipino families. Marcos said the plant, a project of Farm Fresh Milk Inc....
The first dairy box facility in Eastern Visayas opened in Carigara, Leyte, on Tuesday, July 29. Mayor Eduardo Ong Jr. said the facility was built in partnership with the Philippine Coconut Authority, Philippine Carabao Center, provincial goverment of Leyte, and the Department of Agriculture. The...
Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel shaking hands with Phylum Managing Partner Francois Gary (Embassy of France in Manila photo) The National Dairy Authority (NDA), an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture (DA), is teaming up with France-based food consultancy firm...
ILOILO CITY – This city is set to host the 2024 National Dairy Summit from October 28 to 30. THE Western Visayas Dairy Farmers and Stakeholders Agriventures Inc. led by its president Johnny Que (right) hosts the 2024 National Dairy Summit from October 28 to 30 in Iloilo City. (Tara...
With recent adverse effects brought by the El Niño phenomenon, the National Dairy Authority (NDA) is seeking an additional P2.5 billion budget to develop the dairy industry further. During the opening of the Dairy Fair on Friday, May 31, Dairy Confederation of the Philippines President Danilo...
Sen. Cynthia Villar is pushing for the passage of the bill that seeks to advance the development, promotion, and competitiveness of the livestock, poultry, and dairy industries in the country. Senate Bill No. 2558 or “An Act Strengthening the Livestock, Poultry and Dairy Development and...
BACOLOD CITY – Victorias City in Negros Occidental inaugurated a Dairy Box and a P7-million Carabao Pen to boost its local carabao dairy production industry. MAYOR Javier Miguel Benitez (left) and Sen. Mark Villar inaugurate the Dairy Box in Barangay I Satellite Market, Victorias City, Negros...
The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Inc. (PCAFI) is pushing for stricter enforcement of a law that requires manufacturers to buy at least five percent of their milk from domestic sources to support the growth of the local dairy industry. During the 29th anniversary of the National Dairy...
