Livestock, aquaculture show kicks off in May
THE country’s premiere trade event for the Philippine livestock, poultry and aquaculture industries will be held from May 22-24 at the World Trade Center in Pasay City.
With the theme “Harnessing Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Farm Development,” this year’s Livestock Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines aims to bridge the activities of public and private sectors, establish business opportunities for manufacturers and suppliers with potential distributors, partners and buyers, and create an environment of knowledge and expertise sharing.
“The livestock and aquaculture subsectors of the country’s agriculture industry are pivotal growth drivers of the economy and a generator of jobs. And by bringing together the actors and stakeholders in those subsectors through Livestock Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines, we can level up the production and efficiency of those subsectors to become major drivers of economic growth and poverty reduction,” said Rungphech Chitanuwat, the country general manager of Informa Markets in the Philippines.
This year’s Livestock Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines will feature at least 250 exhibitors and more than 10,000 visitors are expected to troop to the three-day event. Visitors from at least 30 countries are anticipated to attend the trade show, making it international in scope.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is endorsing the trade show and efforts to highlight innovation and technology, crucial in assisting local farmers and fishers to enhance agricultural production cost-effectively, boost profitability and secure food sustainability. The organizers of Livestock Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines conducted provincial roadshows in Pampanga, Batangas and Cebu. These roadshows aim to engage with the community and bring together practitioners and stakeholders for an educational seminar that would be beneficial for all involved. The last leg of the roadshow in the aquaculture and swine sectors in Pampanga will be on May 8-9.
Livestock Philippines is also expected to host its first Asean Associations Roundtable involving industry associations, particularly for swine and poultry sectors from Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines.
With the DA’s support and endorsement, the roundtable discussion fosters a collaborative environment where industry insights are shared, challenges are addressed, questions are raised and best practices are exchanged. Additionally, a specialized forum on biosecurity will be overseen by international speakers and attended by local industry professionals and stakeholders.
This year also marks the return of the Livestock Awards, recognizing and acknowledging the remarkable and substantial contributions made by select individuals, groups, associations, cooperatives or private companies to the development of the agriculture sector.
Another must-see show highlight is the nationwide launch of Bidang Egg Kids in the afternoon of May 22. This project, led by the Batangas Egg Producers Cooperative, private egg sectors and agricultural organizations, aims to combat protein malnutrition in Filipino children.