The Department of Agriculture (DA) imposed a ban on the importation of all poultry products from Belgium and France in response to the recent outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in domestic birds in these European nations. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu...
President Marcos assured small poultry businesses and backyard growers that they will thrive alongside the poultry megafarms being put up around the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. joins San Miguel Corporation President Ramon S.Ang in the inauguration of the world-class...
What is possible abroad can also materialize in the Philippines as far as food security is concerned. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. joins San Miguel Corporation President Ramon S.Ang in the inauguration of the world-class controlled-climate Magnolia poultry farm in Hagonoy, Davao del...
BACOLOD CITY – Property worth P3.5 million was lost in a poultry farm fire in Sitio Balogo, Barangay Concepcion, Talisay City, Negros Occidental on Thursday, September 14. A POULTRY farm was destroyed by a fire in Barangay Concepcion, Talisay City, Negros Occidental on Thursday, September...
Jet Serrano, an IT professional at a financial technology company, took an unexpected detour from his corporate career to go on a new path as a farmer. Growing up, Jet's parents instilled in him the value of farming, as they themselves dreamed of retiring on a farm and leading simple lives....
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is confident that the Philippines can overcome the effects of the El Niño phenomenon on the country’s poultry, livestock, and aquaculture industries. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) “The problem with the water I think is...
Despite the developments of vaccines against animal viral diseases, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said there is still danger and the government must look out for it. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Speaking at the opening of the Livestock Philippines 2023 on...
Adonis Reyes with freshly harvested brown eggs. (Adonis Reyes) Adonis Reyes is a 27-year-old farmer from Camiling, Tarlac. Originally an elementary school teacher, he recognized the untapped business potential in agriculture, leading him to establish his own agribusiness. In this article, we will...
Adonis Reyes, a 27-year-old farmer from Camiling, Tarlac, currently works as an elementary teacher at Mariano Ponce Elementary. Despite enjoying teaching, he questioned whether it would be his lifelong profession. When the pandemic struck, he found himself staying in his province and reflecting on...
Michael Castro, known as Mr. Chix on social media, owns a poultry breeder farm in Guagua, Pampanga. The farm offers a diverse selection of chicken, duck, and turkey breeds. With almost two years of experience in the industry, Castro has identified the most popular chicken breeds among his clients,...
Castro with a male Rhode Island Red chicken. (Mr. Chix Farm) Michael Castro, a graduate of Mechanical Engineering in March 2021, was challenged to look for a job due to the pandemic, which motivated him to explore alternative sources of earing income from home. Castro decided to venture into...
By James Tababa Health is becoming the number one concern for many people when choosing their food. Such is the case for Emerson Siscar, manager and owner of Batangas Free Range Chicken. He started a farm in Sta. Teresita, Batangas to raise natural free-range chicken for their family’s personal...