By Kenneth Marcos 
Farmers, veterinarians, and agriculture professionals are invited to a free two-day webinar to learn how national standards ensure food safety from farm to table.
In celebration of Livestock and Poultry Month, the Bureau of Agriculture and Fisheries Standards (BAFS) will hold a free online learning event titled “From Hatch to Harvest: A Webinar on Livestock and Poultry Standards” on October 8 to 9, 2025, starting at 1:30 PM via Google Meet.
The webinar aims to raise awareness about the Philippine National Standards (PNS) for livestock products, including goats and shell eggs, and how these guidelines protect both producers and consumers by ensuring safe, quality food.
CPD-accredited, limited slots available
This webinar is open to professionals across the agriculture and veterinary sectors, with continuing professional development (CPD) credits offered:
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Licensed Agriculturists – 80 slots available, with 3.0 CPD units
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Licensed Veterinarians – 80 slots, with 1.0 CPD unit
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Licensed Agricultural and Biosystems Engineers – 80 slots, with 5.0 CPD units
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and each group has its own registration link:
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For Agriculturists: bit.ly/LivestockPoultryBW25RegLAgri
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For Veterinarians: bit.ly/LivestockPoultryBW25RegLVet
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For Engineers: bit.ly/LivestockPoultryBW25RegLABE
This webinar is part of BAFS’s continuing effort to support agriculture professionals through updated knowledge and compliance training. It also highlights the importance of aligning farm practices with national and international food safety standards, especially as demand for clean, traceable, and locally produced food continues to grow.
Standards for safer, stronger agri practices
The PNS on livestock and poultry are created to guide farmers, processors, and traders in following best practices—from raising animals and collecting eggs to processing and handling products. These standards help reduce health risks, minimize spoilage, and improve the quality of goods entering local markets and export chains.
Through this webinar, participants will learn how to apply these standards in real-life farming situations, how to meet regulatory requirements, and how compliance can actually improve livelihood opportunities and open new markets.
The event is also part of the Agri-Fishery R4D Week, a nationwide campaign to boost innovation and research in agriculture and fisheries, and to promote technologies that benefit small farmers and fisherfolk.
Interested professionals are encouraged to register early and take advantage of this free learning opportunity that directly supports safer food, better income, and a stronger agriculture sector.
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