The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking partnerships with the Czech Republic on livestock and dairy production as well as technology transfer in water management.
DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. recently met with a delegation from the Czech Republic led by Agriculture Minister Marek Ví½borní½ in Manila, a follow up to their meeting during the visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in the European country.
The DA said the Philippines is particularly interested in the Czech Republic’s success in the dairy industry and in water and irrigation management, livestock production and its online platform that offers information and comprehensive solutions concerning agriculture, including technology, machinery and direct communications with machinery producers.
Tiu Laurel said the DA hopes to learn from the experience of the Czech Republic which is one of the top dairy producers in Europe and one of the major suppliers of beef.
He said DA eyes to purchase bull sperm for artificial insemination to improve the quality of local herd.
The Philippines imports almost all of its dairy requirements and sources from overseas parent stocks for cattle and other livestocks.
Tiu Laurel said the Philippines also aims to expand its products within the European Union.
“We have some products ready for export so market access is also very important to us, especially the European Union which is one of the best markets in the world for our products,” said Tiu Laurel, in a statement.
