ยท May 22-24, 2024
ยท World Trade Center, Metro Manila
ยท www.livestockphilippines.com
The countryโs premiere
trade event for the Philippine livestock, poultry, and aquaculture industries
will open its gates to the public from May 22 to 24, 2024 at the World Trade
Center in Pasay City.
With the theme โHarnessing Innovation and
Technology for Sustainable Farm Development,โ this yearโs edition of 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.
โThe livestock and aquaculture subsectors of the
countryโs 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,โ said Ms. Rungphech Chitanuwat, the Country General
Manager of Informa Markets in the Philippines.
This yearโs 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. Furthermore, the ongoing success of the
events is attributed to the valuable support from partner industry
associations. They pose strong collaboration by bringing in industry experts to
discuss topics and potential buyers seeking products and technology.
The Department of
Agriculture (DA) fully endorses Livestock Philippines and its efforts to
highlight innovation and technology. These elements are crucial in assisting
local farmers and fisherfolks to enhance agricultural production
cost-effectively, boost profitability, and secure food sustainability.
Key Show Highlights
Before the three-day event
in May, the Livestock Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines organizers
conduct 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 team
will continue the last leg of the roadshow in the aquaculture and swine sectors
in Pampanga on May 8 โ 9, 2024.
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 Department of Agriculture’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. The Biosecurity Asia
Forum provides 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, 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.
As a Learning Hub for the Industry
Livestock
Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines offer meticulously curated content
through extensive seminars and conferences featuring industry experts
discussing relevant topics. The three-day event will include almost 50
technical workshops and seminar sessions. On May 23, the highly awaited
Aquaculture Conference will return, hosting a day of educational talks focusing
on the aquaculture sector. The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, along
with the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center/Aquaculture Department
(SEAFDEC/AQD) and partner aquaculture associations, commit to providing
informative discussions for attendees.
Livestock Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines
remain steadfast in their commitment to promoting sustainability by
incorporating content that aligns with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable
Development Goals. These goals serve as a global initiative to end poverty,
combat hunger, preserve the environment, and work towards a more sustainable
future for everyone. The event will include a Sustainability Corner to
highlight sustainable practices and a forum to raise awareness on
sustainability led by our Sustainability Partners: Prestige Paper Products,
Philippines Partnership for Sustainable Agriculture (PPSA), and Central Luzon
State University (CLSU).
According to statistics
from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA), livestock production in the
country saw a growth of 2.7% in the final quarter of 2023, reaching P71.1
billion. Concurrently, poultry production rose by 7.8%, totaling P67.65
billion. Contrastingly, domestic aquaculture was the sole subsector within the
fishery industry that demonstrated growth in 2023, increasing by 1.5% annually
to 2.38 million metric tons. The PSA highlighted that aquaculture accounted for
the largest share, comprising 56% of the total fisheries production in 2023.
Livestock Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines
welcome trade buyers from the livestock and aquaculture sectors. Interested
visitors can pre-register on this link https://ers-th.informa-info.com/lsp24
for free.
About Informa Markets
Livestock Philippines and Aquaculture Philippines are
organised by Informa Markets, a division of Informa plc. Informa Markets
creates platforms for industries and specialist markets to trade, innovate, and
grow. We provide marketplace participants around the globe
with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through face-to-face
exhibitions, targeted digital services and actionable data solutions. We
connect buyers and sellers across more than a dozen global verticals, including
Pharmaceuticals, Food, Medical Technology, and Infrastructure. As the world’s
leading market-making company, we bring a diverse range of specialist markets
to life, unlocking opportunities and helping them to thrive 365 days of the
year. For more information, please visit www.informamarkets.com.
For more information, please contact the organisers:
Ms. Jomia Pagkatotohan
Senior Marketing Executive
Tel. no.: +63 2 8581 1917
Email address: jomia.pagkatotohan@informa.com
