Upgrading the livestock and aquaculture subsectors in the Philippines

The country’s premiere trade event for the Philippine livestock, poultry, and aquaculture industries will open its gates to the public from 22-24 May at the World Trade Centre in Pasay City, Philippines

This year’s Livestock Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines is a three-day event featuring around 250 exhibitors. More than 10,000 visitors from around 30 countries are expected to attend the trade show, making it international in scope. With the theme 'Harnessing Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Farm Development,' this year’s edition 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 event will include around 50 technical workshops and seminar sessions, offering meticulously curated content through extensive seminars and conferences featuring industry experts discussing relevant topics. Prior to the three-day event, organisers will conduct provincial roadshows in Pampanga, Batangas, and Cebu, with the last leg of the roadshow in the aquaculture and swine sectors taking place from 8-9 May. 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. 

With the Department of Agriculture's support and endorsement, Livestock Philippines is also expected to host its first ASEAN Associations Roundtable discussion, fostering a collaborative environment where industry insights are shared, challenges are addressed, questions are raised, and best practices are exchanged. Additionally, the Biosecurity Asia Forum—which will be overseen by international speakers and attended by local industry professionals and stakeholders—will provide a platform to address current biosecurity issues, share challenges, and exchange effective strategies to tackle these urgent concerns.

This year also marks the return of the Livestock Awards, recognising 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 22 May. This project, led by the Batangas Egg Producers Cooperative, private egg sectors, and agricultural organisations, aims to combat protein malnutrition in Filipino children.

Interested visitors can pre-register for free on this link: https://ers-th.informa-info.com/lsp24