Negros Occidental posts 47 cholera infections
Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson on Monday confirmed that the province has 47 cholera cases.
Fall Armyworm infestation in Negros Occidental not alarming – agri official
A local agriculture official dismissed fears of local farmers about the Fall Armyworm infestation in Negros Occidental saying it is “not alarming” however, the Bureau of Plant Industry warned that the pest has a high reproductive rate and is difficult to control as they have a natural tolerance to some insecticides.
NegOcc guv mulling extension on ban of Luzon pork
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson is considering extending the 90-day ban on pork from Luzon if the threat of the African swine fever (ASF) remains in the coming months.
NegOcc forms task force to prevent armyworm infestation
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson formed the Provincial Coordinating Task Force on Fall Armyworm to protect crops in the province from possible armyworm infestation.