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BOI pushes for farming standards

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September 23, 2025

The Board of Investments (BOI) expects a reduction in the imports of livestock and poultry through the broader adoption of good animal husbandry practices (GAHP), which aim to ensure the safety and health of both farm workers and animals.

- By DEXTER BARRO II

In a statement, the BOI said it is working to promote the adoption of GAHP standards, aiming to increase awareness of its role in food safety, biosecurity, and investment readiness across the livestock and poultry sectors.

According to the Department of Agriculture (DA), the GAHP refers to the set of good practices and minimum requirements for the rearing of animals for food use.

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