Philippines: Samal City gets P10-M projects to boost swine production

Published 2023년 1월 12일

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The Department of Agriculture (DA) 11 and the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI-11) in the Philippines have launched a project to help IGACOS raisers produce pigs and make the city self-sufficient in pork production. The project, under the National Livestock Program and the INSPIRE program, aims to increase hog production to help the industry recover from a 40% drop due to African swine fever. The initiative includes housing facilities, breeder animals, and equipment for a 30 sow-level swine multiplier and techno demo farm.

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Olivia Gatus, officer in charge of the Agricultural Training Institute (ATI) 11 (Davao region), said the projects consist of housing facilities, breeder animals, and equipment. Spearheaded by the Department of Agriculture (DA) 11 - National Livestock Program and the ATI-11, the program also helps IGACOS raisers to produce their hogs. The initiative includes initial inputs for the establishment of a 30 sow-level swine multiplier and techno demo farm project under the NLP's Integrated National Swine Production Initiatives for Recovery and Expansion (INSPIRE) program. INSPIRE aims to help the Philippine swine industry recover by increasing hog production and ensuring the availability, accessibility, and affordability of pork and pork products. Through this program, Gatus said, there is no need for IGACOS to import pork and its ...

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