Livestock and the Environment Flashcards
in the Philippines plays a critical role in food security and the economy, but from 2019 to 2024, it faced substantial challenges.
Livestock farming
has significantly affected the pork industry since its outbreak in 2019. The disease spread across various regions in the Philippines, leading to mass culling of infected pigs to prevent further spread.
African Swine Fever
The Department of Agriculture (DA) launched the ? program, focusing on early detection, containment, and repopulation strategies for ASF
“Bantay ASF sa Barangay” (BABay ASF)
has begun to affect livestock production in the Philippines
through increased temperatures, altered,rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events.
Climate change
In recent years, there has been a push towards improving waste management in the livestock sector to reduce?
greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution
These typhoons severely affected farming areas, leading to livestock losses.
Typhoon Ulysses (2020) and Odette (2021)
faced heavy economic losses, with many losing their entire stock due to floods and landslides.
Livestock farmers
The DA launched the what program and provided financial aid through the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) for typhoon-related agricultural losses
“Surge Agricultural Recovery Program”
the government initiated weather-resilient infrastructure projects, such as?
elevated farm shelters and climate-adapted technologies
are among the main issues of climate change
Reduced water availability, heat stress, and reduced feed quality
The DA’s Climate Resilient Agriculture Office has pushed for the adoption of climate-smart technologies, including ? for poultry and piggery farms.
solar-powered water pumps and improved ventilation systems
A growing number of farmers have shifted to ? farming, leading to a 5% increase in organic produce from 2019 to 2024.
organic livestock
is processed into biogas, which can be used for cooking, heating, and generating electricity.
Animal waste
By 2024, how many farms adopted biogas systems, reducing their methane emissions and lowering operational costs by up to 30%.
more than 200 farms
The Philippine Department of Energy, in partnership with the DA, launched a ?, providing subsidies for biogas digesters and training farmers on renewable energy generation.
Biogas Incentive Program
- The primary legislation that governs water quality.
- It aims to protect, preserve, and revive the country’s fresh, brackish, and marine water resources.
- Focuses on preventing pollution through a comprehensive and integrated approach to water management.
The Clean Water Act of 2004 (Republic Act No. 9275) is
The Act requires polluters to install and operate ? to prevent water contamination
pollution control systems
must implement sewage treatment and septage management systems to ensure the proper treatment and disposal of wastewater.
Local government unit
Critical areas for water conservation and protection are designated as ?, with stringent monitoring and protection efforts.
Water Quality,Management Areas (WQMA)
-commonly referred to as the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (Republic Act No. 9003)
-provides a comprehensive framework for proper waste management. It aims to ensure the protection of public health and the environment through effective waste segregation, reduction, recycling, and proper disposal methods.
Waste Disposal Act
Livestock farms generate a significant amount of ? , primarily from manure, feed waste, and bedding materials. If not managed properly, these wastes can pollute both land
and water.
solid waste
One of the biggest challenges in livestock production is the proper management of?
manure
encourages better management practices to reduce environmental impacts such as foul odors and the release of harmful gases like methane.
Ecological Solid Waste Management Act
are promoted in line with RA 9003’s ecological principles.
Animal waste lagoons and biogas digesters
In cases where solid waste from livestock farms is not
managed properly, what can be produced, which may contaminate the soil and groundwater
leachate
This Act establishes a comprehensive air pollution control policy for the country by preserving and protecting air quality, establishing an air quality management system, prohibiting certain forms of waste disposal, and regulating emissions
The Federal Clean Air
An Act providing for the establishment and management of national integrated protected areas system, defining its scope and coverage, and for other purposes
National Integrated Protected Areas System Act 1992 (Republic Act No. 7586 of 1992)
This law focuses on climate change mitigation and adaptation, recognizing the role that agriculture, including livestock, plays in greenhouse gas emissions and the need for sustainable practices
Republic Act No. 9729 (Climate Change Act of 2009)
This law promotes the use of modern technologies in agriculture to increase efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts.
Republic Act No. 10601 (Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization Law)
