The City Government of San Pedro, through the City Agriculture Office and City Veterinary Office, turned over an automatic incubator and 499 fertile duck eggs to the Cuyab Duck Farmers Association (CDFA) and Samahan ng Mag-iitik ng Brgy. Cuyab earlier today, October 30, 2024 (Thursday). This equipment and resource support was made possible through the Department of Agriculture – Regional Field Office 4A (CALABARZON), which awarded the incubator, and the Department of Agriculture – Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI), National Swine and Poultry Research and Development Center (NSPRDC), which awarded the fertile duck eggs.
This initiative aims to help revitalize the livelihoods of poultry raisers affected by the avian influenza virus and strengthen food security within our city.