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AGRI SECTOR GROWS BY 2.92% IN 2012

Tuesday 22nd of January 2013
QUEZON CITY, Jan 22 (PIA) -- The country’s agriculture industry grew by 2.92 percent in 2012, grossing P1.4 trillion at current prices due mainly to an increase in production by the crops, poultry and livestock sub-sectors. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala said the three sub-sectors--which accounted for about 82% of total farm output--posted a combined growth of 3.6%. The fisheries sub-sector, which shared 18% to total production, dipped by 0.04%, mainly due to a 3.9% decline in municipal fish catch. The crops sub-sector played a major role, despite the adverse effects of typhoons and floods last year, as palay (pa...
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Agri sector grows by 1.9% to P956B in Jan-Sept 2012
QUEZON CITY, Nov. 12 (PIA) -- The country’s agriculture sector has a total value of P956 billion at current prices, as it grew by 1.93 percent during the first nine months of the year, the Department of Agriculture said. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala said the modest growth was led by the crops, livestock and poultry subsectors, citing estimates by the DA’s Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS), during a media briefing at the sidelines of the 9th National Organic...
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Soccsksargen strengthens livestock and poultry sector for global market
KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, June 6 (PIA) -- In a bid to advance the global competitiveness of Soccsksargen’s livestock and poultry industry, the Department of Agriculture -12 will gather over 300 sector stakeholders in the 1st Regional Livestock and Poultry Congress in General Santos City. Dr. John Pascual, DA-12’s Agri-Pinoy livestock program coordinator, in the activity briefer sent to PIA 12 said, the two-day congress that starts today, June 6, will be attended by representatives fr...
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  • 05
    Jun
    2012

    DA-12 to hold congress to beef up livestock and poultry sector for global market

    KORONADAL CITY, South Cotabato, June 5 (PIA) -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) in Region 12 will gather 300 sector stakeholders in the first Regional Livestock and Poultry Congress in General Santos City to advance the global competitiveness of Soccsksargen’s livestock and poultry industry. The two-day congress, which starts on Wednesday, June 6, will be attended by representatives from hog, poultry, dairy, cattle and small ruminant sectors, feed millers, local government officials and ...
  • 19
    May
    2012

    Live weight production of livestock and poultry in Region 10 up by 6.10%

    OZAMIZ CITY, Misamis Occidental, May 19 (PIA) -- A total production of 364,359 metric tons (MT) in live weight of livestock and poultry was noted in Northern Mindanao last year. This volume of production is actually 6.10 percent higher compared to the 343,418MT in live weight of livestock and poultry in the previous year, Engr. Carlito A. Baclayon, Regional Statistics Officer of the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS), region 10, said. Posting the highest volume of production for the year...
  • 02
    May
    2012

    PWDs get grants from DOLE

    PAGADIAN CITY, May 2 (PIA) -- The association of persons with disabilities (PWDs) received a financial grant amounting to P194,550 from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) regional office on April 30, during the opening program of the Labor Day job and livelihood fair in the city. The president of Kumalarang’s PWD association, Rommel Mantele, received the financial grant in behalf of the organization from Assistant Regional Director Virginia Bonbon as highlight of the 2012 Labor Day...
  • 27
    Apr
    2012

    LGU distributes livestock, vet drugs

    NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, April 27 (PIA6) -- The Negros First Kagawad Association of Talisay City received 40 piglets, 400 kabir chicks and veterinary drugs from the provincial government. The livestock, poultry and veterinary drugs will be distributed among its members for a source of livelihood of Talisay City folks. The turnover of the project was held at the Capitol Social Hall, recently, spearheaded by the Provincial Veterinary Office, and attended by Talisay City barangay captains and kagawad...
  • 12
    Feb
    2012

    DA urges animal industry players to keep Phl FMD, avian flu-free

    QUEZON CITY, Feb. 12 (PIA) -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) has enjoined livestock and poultry industry stakeholders to continue joint efforts to maintain the country’s twin distinction of being free from foot and mouth disease (FMD) and avian flu.   In a statement posted on the DA website (www.da.gov.ph), it said that Agriculture Secretary Proceso J. Alcala made the call during the opening of the 4th International Animal Health, Genetics and Nutrition (INAHGEN) Farmers Congres...
  • 26
    Jan
    2012

    DA says agri sector grew by 2.34% in 2011

    QUEZON CITY, Jan. 26 (PIA) -- The Philippine agriculture industry grew by 2.34 percent in 2011, bannered by the crops, livestock and poultry subsectors, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday.    The DA said the combined positive performance of the three subsectors served as a cushion, as the fishery subsector registered negative growth due to dwindling fish population caused by overfishing, illegal fishing practices, and successive typhoons during the second semester of 2...
  • 20
    Jul
    2010

    Northern Mindanao livestock, poultry inventory up 15.28%

    Cagayan de Oro City (20 July) -- Northern Mindanao had a total of 16,473,678 heads of livestock and poultry as of January 1, this year, higher by 15.28 percent compared to 14,290,044 heads in January 1, last year. Per inventory conducted by the Bureau of Agricultural Statistics (BAS) in the region, chicken posted the highest increase, from 12,472,970 to 14,581,674 heads or 16.91 percent due to the expansion of chicken farms and the increase in laying flocks. This was followed by duc...
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