France probes link between baby deaths, milk formula
PARIS — French investigators are examining the deaths of two infants who had consumed baby formula products that were subject to a precautionary recall...
Canadian beef exports to China will resume following Carney’s visit
WINNIPEG, Manitoba — Canadian beef will be exported to China following the relaxation of an import ban that had been in place since 2021,...
New tech seen cutting hatchery reliance on wild mangrove crabs
MINDANAO State University’s Iligan Institute of Technology is developing a recirculating aquaculture system to improve hatchery survival rates for mangrove crabs, which is ultimately...
Bukidnon farmers query delayed title distribution
FARMERS in Bukidnon raised concerns over delays in the issuance of Certificates of Land Ownership Award (CLOAs) in the province after the Department of...
EU, Mercosur sign trade deal after 25 years of negotiations
ASUNCION — Top officials from the European Union (EU) and the South American bloc Mercosur signed a free trade agreement on Saturday in Paraguay,...
Vietnam expects to sign deal to export 2.5 million tons of rice to Philippines
HANOI — Vietnam expects to sign an agreement to export 2.5 million metric tons of rice to the Philippines this year, state media reported...
Domestic preference for molasses expected to boost sugar industry
SUGAR PRODUCERS said the requirement that molasses users prioritize domestically produced supplies over imports will boost farmer profits and improve competition among importers.
“We are...
Zamboanga del Sur pitches tie-up with Agriculture dep’t to fast-track farm roads
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it has been approached by Zamboanga del Sur on a partnership to fast-track farm-to-market road (FMR) projects in...
Invasive mussel species deemed viable ingredient in poultry, animal feed
AN INVASIVE mussel species spreading in Philippine waters could serve as an alternative ingredient for poultry and aquaculture feed, according to a study by...
Planting, demand data seen key to averting sili price spikes
THE Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is hoping to prevent swings in the price of chili pepper (siling labuyo) by compiling better data...
Italy says US has sharply cut pasta duties following review
ROME — The United States sharply lowered proposed new duties on several Italian pasta makers following a preliminary review of their alleged anti-dumping activities,...
Mexico reports second screwworm case in two days
MEXICAN authorities reported a case of the New World screwworm parasite late on Thursday, the second case reported in two days as Mexico works to...