No-cost technical assistance available for new USDA Meat and Poultry Processing grant
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Mixed reactions arise as Francisco Tiu Laurel's appointment as Secretary of Agriculture is challenged by fishermen's group. Calls to renounce importation policies and prioritize local food producers are made, as imported fishery products negatively impact livelihoods. Assistance during natural calamities and production subsidies are also demanded. On the other hand, agricultural groups welcome Laurel's appointment and express support for his leadership. Find out more about the implications of this appointment. (10,000 characters)
(UPDATE) PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed fishing tycoon Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. as secretary of the Department of Agriculture (DA), relinquishing the Cabinet post he held concurrently since assuming office in June last year.
No slaughter of cattle, pigs, sheep or poultry can take place unless vets are present in abattoirs.
U.S. Senators Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) introduced legislation to increase competition and capacity in the meat processing industry. The Butcher Block Act would create grant and loan