22/09/2025
Team Sarimanok!
Attend for a seminar by UNAHCOβs Sarimanok Poultry, βBecoming an Itik Pinas Breeder: Opportunities and Requirementsβ! The seminar will be held on October 4, 10:30 a.m., at the Luna room, during . π¦
The seminar will guide emerging duck farmers on how to become certified Itik Pinas breeder farms β helping propagate the improved native duck breed known for its superior performance. Youβll learn the steps and requirements to get breeding stock, maintain breeder standards, and access market opportunities in egg and duck production.
π¦ Itik Pinas (IP) is a genetically improved Philippine Mallard duck developed by NSPRDC-BAI and DOST-PCAARRD. Itβs disease-resistant, suited to the local climate, and delivers better egg production compared to traditional ducks.
π¦ The IP breed has different pureline strains, and its improvement continues at the R&D facility in Tiaong, Quezon.
π¦ UNAHCOβs Sarimanok is a long-established partner in feeds for ducks, chickens, and broilers, and is deeply involved in supporting Itik Pinas breeding farms.
The seminarβs speakers are:
π¦ Dr. Rene Santiago, Agricultural Center Chief IV, National Swine and Poultry Research and Development Center (NSPRDC)
π¦ Mr. Rez Bahaya, Proprietor, Bahaya Itik Pinas Breeder Farm, Davao City
This session aligns with Agrilink 2025βs theme β βLogistics: The Key to an Efficient Market and Value Chain.β By formalizing Itik Pinas breeding farms, setting quality standards, and connecting breeders to markets, the seminar will show how strong value chains, genetics, and logistics work together to boost productivity and profitability.
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October 2β4, 2025
π World Trade Center, Manila
π agrilink.com.ph
π Pre-register for free at agrilink.com.ph/pre-registration
Entrance to the Agrilink exhibition is free. Seminar schedules and other details are subject to change without prior notice.