Livestock and the Environment

Question 1

in the Philippines plays a critical role in food security and the economy, but from 2019 to 2024, it faced substantial challenges.

Answer 1

Livestock farming

Question 2

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.

Answer 2

African Swine Fever

Question 3

The Department of Agriculture (DA) launched the ? program, focusing on early detection, containment, and repopulation strategies for ASF

Answer 3

“Bantay ASF sa Barangay” (BABay ASF)

Question 4

has begun to affect livestock production in the Philippines
through increased temperatures, altered,rainfall patterns, and extreme weather events.

Answer 4

Climate change

Question 5

In recent years, there has been a push towards improving waste management in the livestock sector to reduce?

Answer 5

greenhouse gas emissions and water pollution

Question 6

These typhoons severely affected farming areas, leading to livestock losses.

Answer 6

Typhoon Ulysses (2020) and Odette (2021)

Question 7

faced heavy economic losses, with many losing their entire stock due to floods and landslides.

Answer 7

Livestock farmers

Question 8

The DA launched the what program and provided financial aid through the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC) for typhoon-related agricultural losses

Answer 8

“Surge Agricultural Recovery Program”

Question 9

the government initiated weather-resilient infrastructure projects, such as?

Answer 9

elevated farm shelters and climate-adapted technologies

Question 10

are among the main issues of climate change

Answer 10

Reduced water availability, heat stress, and reduced feed quality

Question 11

The DA’s Climate Resilient Agriculture Office has pushed for the adoption of climate-smart technologies, including ? for poultry and piggery farms.

Answer 11

solar-powered water pumps and improved ventilation systems

Question 12

A growing number of farmers have shifted to ? farming, leading to a 5% increase in organic produce from 2019 to 2024.

Answer 12

organic livestock

Question 13

is processed into biogas, which can be used for cooking, heating, and generating electricity.

Answer 13

Animal waste

Question 14

By 2024, how many farms adopted biogas systems, reducing their methane emissions and lowering operational costs by up to 30%.

Answer 14

more than 200 farms

Question 15

The Philippine Department of Energy, in partnership with the DA, launched a ?, providing subsidies for biogas digesters and training farmers on renewable energy generation.

Answer 15

Biogas Incentive Program

Question 16

• 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.

Answer 16

The Clean Water Act of 2004 (Republic Act No. 9275) is

Question 17

The Act requires polluters to install and operate ? to prevent water contamination

Answer 17

pollution control systems

Question 18

must implement sewage treatment and septage management systems to ensure the proper treatment and disposal of wastewater.

Answer 18

Local government unit

Question 19

Critical areas for water conservation and protection are designated as ?, with stringent monitoring and protection efforts.

Answer 19

Water Quality,Management Areas (WQMA)

Question 20

-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.

Answer 20

Waste Disposal Act

Question 21

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.

Answer 21

solid waste

Question 22

One of the biggest challenges in livestock production is the proper management of?

Answer 22

manure

Question 23

encourages better management practices to reduce environmental impacts such as foul odors and the release of harmful gases like methane.

Answer 23

Ecological Solid Waste Management Act

Question 24

are promoted in line with RA 9003’s ecological principles.

Answer 24

Animal waste lagoons and biogas digesters

Question 25

In cases where solid waste from livestock farms is not
managed properly, what can be produced, which may contaminate the soil and groundwater

Answer 25

leachate

Question 26

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

Answer 26

The Federal Clean Air

Question 27

An Act providing for the establishment and management of national integrated protected areas system, defining its scope and coverage, and for other purposes

Answer 27

National Integrated Protected Areas System Act 1992 (Republic Act No. 7586 of 1992)

Question 28

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

Answer 28

Republic Act No. 9729 (Climate Change Act of 2009)

Question 29

This law promotes the use of modern technologies in agriculture to increase efficiency while minimizing environmental impacts.

Answer 29

Republic Act No. 10601 (Agricultural and Fisheries Mechanization Law)