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Officials of the National Dairy Authority (NDA) recently met with Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. to discuss strategies and proposals to increase milk production in the country. The NDA provided the Tiu Laurel with an overview of the country’s current dairy situation, including a status report on project implementation, number of animals distributed in […]
The Department of Agriculture-National Dairy Authority (DA-NDA) celebrated its 28th Foundation Anniversary with the theme, “NDA at 28: Patungo sa Masaganang Industriya ng Pagatasan”. “As we celebrate this milestone, we recognize the crucial role that the NDA plays in our pursuit of a prosperous and sustainable dairy industry. Since its establishment, the NDA has been […]
Officials of the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) led by Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban formally welcomed the delegates from France led by French Ambassador to the Philippines and Micronesia Michèle Boccoz, with both sides presenting updates on various collaborative programs and potential areas for cooperation in agriculture. During her courtesy call, Boccoz put emphasis on […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar challenged the Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) to aim for higher milk production volume during its 29th anniversary. In comparison to the 20- to 30-liter daily milk production in the United States and the United Kingdom, Dar shared that the Philippines’ daily milk production pales with just eight liters. “Proper implementation of […]
To further enhance the development of the country’s dairy sector, the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) partnered with Israel’s Agency for International Development Cooperation (MASHAV) through a joint declaration signed recently. Under the signed document, DA and MASHAV will collaborate on attaining food security and developing the Philippine dairy sector through technical and economic partnerships […]
The Philippines, through the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), partnered with Baladna Qatar Public Shareholding Company (QPSC) for the establishment of a $500-million integrated dairy facility in the Philippines. “The DA, through the National Dairy Authority (NDA), fully support and welcome this new initiative as this will help […]
With the recent signing of a joint declaration of the Philippines and France for agricultural cooperation in the dairy industry, Agriculture Secretary William Dar instructed the sector to ramp up production and reinvent plans towards meeting local milk requirements. Dar also directed the DA-National Dairy Authority (NDA) and the DA-Philippine Carabao Center (PCC) to re-tool […]
Senator Cynthia Villar said the law institutionalizing a national feeding program will not only address undernourishment among children, but will also create a market for local dairy and vegetable farmers. During the plenary discussions on Republic Act 11037 or the Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino Act, Villar, chair of the Committee on Agriculture and […]