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Innovation needed to revive fisheries sector, says DOF
Innovative ways of aquafarming is needed to ensure adequate supply of fish for Filipino consumers and to prevent fish prices from exacerbating inflation. In an economic bulletin released Thursday, the Department of Finance ...
- July 28, 2018
Industry execs seek stronger PH-Taiwan aquaculture tie-up
An official of the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) expressed optimism about a greater tie-up with the Philippines following a trade meeting among industry players on aquaculture at the Manila Hotel ...
- October 1, 2017
Antique still red tide-free
Fish caught in Antique's waters are safe for human consumption, an official assured on Wednesday. Allette Gayatin, Office of the Provincial Agriculture Fisheries division head, said there is no red tide in Antique unlike ...
- December 10, 2015
BFAR assures ample supply of tilapia amid fish kill
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) recently assured there is sufficient supply of tilapia to meet the market’s demand despite the fish kill in Taal Lake, Batangas. ...
- June 8, 2019
DA chief deems agribusiness industry as cornerstone of inclusive growth
The Philippines corn industry plays a crucial role in ensuring food security being a major feed input to livestock, poultry and aquaculture sectors. Cagayan Valley's capability to produce high quality corn is reflected in ...
- October 18, 2015
PH fisheries output hits 1.1 million MT in 2017 Q2
The country’s total volume of fisheries production reached 1.1 million metric tons during the second quarter this year, 1.36 percent lower than same period last year. Based on a report of Philippine Statistics Authority ...
- August 25, 2017
Biggest export-oriented food expo to showcase PH's 'best of the seas'
The International Food Exhibition (IFEX) Philippines 2018 will focus on the country’s seafood products this coming May 25 to 27 at the World Trade Center, Pasay City. With the theme “The Best of the Seas”, IFEX Philippines ...
- February 28, 2018
Dry spell threatens Capiz mud crabs
Researchers at the Southeast Asia Fisheries Development Center (SEAFDEC) based in Tigbauan, Iloilo warned of adverse effects of the drought this year until the middle of 2016 on the country's mud crab production, including ...
- October 5, 2015
Hatchery production technology to boost milkfish production
Milkfish, the second top aquaculture species produced in the country, has a swelling demand, hence the need to increase its production. Addressing this concern, the manual Development and Management of Milkfish Broodstock ...
- January 30, 2016
10 ways APEC can protect the interests of small- scale fishermen, fish farmers
High-level officials responsible for food security in member economies of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) have moved to protect the interests of small-scale fishers and fish farmers in an effort to integrate ...
- November 7, 2015