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Agriculture Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.

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  1. FRANCISCO P. Tiu Laurel Jr.

    DA plans massive Candaba canals

    The Department of Agriculture is studying a P150-million canal network in Pampanga’s Candaba Swamp to help control flooding, expand irrigation and improve…

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  2. (FILE PHOTO) A meat vendor chops a pork belly upon order on 18 August, 2024. The spread of African Swine Fever (ASF) in the Philippines has led to panic among hog raisers, prompting some to sell infected pigs to traders, further worsening the situation. The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has intercepted several trucks carrying pigs from ASF-hit areas, and the Department of Agriculture (DA) suspects that these traders are a major source of the virus's spread. The government is set to start vaccinating pigs soon to control the outbreak, though concerns remain about the limited availability and effectiveness of vaccines. If the situation deteriorates, the government may consider importing pigs to address potential shortages.

    ASF fears drive pork prices lower, DA says

    Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. says ASF fears are driving hog raisers to sell early, increasing pork supply and pushing farmgate prices lower.

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