February 2, 2025 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is implementing urgent measures to prevent a possible egg shortage and price surge in the country as the global bird flu crisis threatens poultry supply chains.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced on Friday that the agency is taking proactive steps to stabilize production and ensure food security in the coming months.
The initiative is in response to concerns over last year’s industry losses and fears of a crisis similar to the United…