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Give genetically improved tilapia a try
Primarily due to its simple but appealing taste and affordable price, tilapia is considered as one of the important aquaculture species in the country. Among the best-cultured tilapia species is the “Genetically Improved ...
- September 5, 2018
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
Illegal fishing
Illegal fishing is rampant in Western Visayas, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources. What should be done? The country already has a strengthened law against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) ...
- August 6, 2016
SEAFDEC-BFAR to conduct on-site training on freshwater aquaculture in North Cotabato
Responding to the call of Mindanaons, SEAFDEC and BFAR will conduct on-site training of freshwater aquaculture on Feb. 25- 28, 2019 on land-locked areas in North Cotabato. Kabacan, North Cotabato is the first on-site ...
- February 23, 2019
Establishment of multi-species hatcheries kicks off with site suitability assessment in CARAGA
AQD Chief Dan Baliao and Dr. Rolando Platon started their week-long site suitability assessment in CARAGA Region. This is in view of the agreement between BFAR and SEAFDEC/AQD to establish multi-species hatcheries in fifteen ...
- March 26, 2018
SEAFDEC to pursue ‘Oplan Balik Sugpo’ despite uphill battle
“OPLAN Balik Sugpo’ will be pursued despite uphill battle,” chief Dan Baliao told Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) representatives who came for a consultation meeting with Southeast Asian Fisheries Development ...
- October 29, 2018
Hope springs eternal for seaweed farmers
In the beautiful and idyllic island of Maniguin in Antique, seaweeds are equivalent to life like the coconut is to farmers. With summer just around the corner, seaweed farmers are wondering if their replanted "seaweed of ...
- March 20, 2014
External evaluators commend SEAFDEC/AQD for leading ASEAN aquaculture
External evaluators commended SEAFDEC/AQD during the "2017 Annual Progress and Planning Meeting on the Promotion of Sustainable Aquaculture and Resource Enhancement in Southeast Asia". External evaluators were composed of ...
- February 20, 2018
PH eyes China as export market for milkfish
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said that the Philippines may soon find another export market in China for milkfish or bangus. The country currently exports the fish to the United States and several ...
- July 28, 2019
Gensan ventures on shrimp farming
The city government is pushing for the entry of more investments and ventures on shrimp farming and production in a bid to develop the industry as among the city’s major economic drivers. City Mayor Ronnel Rivera said on ...
- November 20, 2015