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  1. MARKING a historic milestone for the local coconut industry, the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office 11 and Avante Agri-Products Philippines Inc. officially dispatched the country’s first-ever export of whole green fresh young coconuts to Monrovia, Republic of Liberia.

    Phl ships 32,000 coconuts to liberia

    The Philippines has exported 32,000 fresh young coconuts to Liberia in a shipment valued at $22,400, with the Department of Agriculture aiming to expand into…

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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.

    DA eyes mid-November freeze on pork imports

    The Department of Agriculture plans to temporarily freeze pork imports starting mid-November to support local hog farmers facing declining prices and mounting…

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