The BFAR, together with the National Freshwater Fisheries Technology Center, recently gathered key industry players from across the country to strengthen collaboration and improve productivity in the nation’s tilapia sector. Read more »
Scientists from Ateneo de Manila University are exploring the potential of using milkfish skin (Chanos chanos), locally known as bangus, as a cost-effective alternative for treating burns and skin injuries. Read more »
The “Itik Pinas” project marks a pivotal development for agriculture in Negros Oriental. Backed by a PHP5 million grant from the DOST-PCAARD, it is set to significantly enhance the region's local agriculture. Read more »
In a groundbreaking move set to redefine local aquaculture, the Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) has inaugurated the first Tilapia Hatchery in Itbayat, Batanes. This development aims not only to bolster the livelihoods of Ivatan fishers but also to catalyze a sustainable and self-sufficient fishing industry within the province. Read more »
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has handed over P900 million worth of agricultural projects to farmers, fishermen, and organized groups in Western Visayas. Read more »
