Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has reconstituted the Inter-Agency Livestock Data Analytics Group (LDAG) to enhance the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) ability to make informed, data-driven decisions in managing the meat and poultry sectors.
The DA chief issued Special Order 599 reviving LDAG to ensure market stability and protect both producers and consumers amid price volatility and supply fluctuations.
Under the new structure, Undersecretary for Livestock Dante Palabrica has been appointed as LDAG chairman. The group’s primary role is to streamline the collection, analysis, and reporting of key livestock and poultry data to improve planning, forecasting, and policy formulation.
“We need up-to-date data on market trends and behavior to ensure that the policies we formulate and the actions we take safeguard and promote the growth of the industry—even as we protect consumers,” Secretary Tiu Laurel said. “The market is dynamic, hence the need for better and more reliable information for accurate forecasts and timely decisions.”
The LDAG will coordinate closely with the Philippine Statistics Authority to define and address data requirements. It will also collaborate with commodity focal points across agencies to collect and consolidate data on livestock and poultry production, inventory levels, farmgate prices, cold storage stocks, and production costs.
The group will generate scenario-based supply and demand outlooks, develop trend analyses, and produce regular reports such as the Livestock and Poultry Situationer. These reports will inform the Secretary and other DA officials on key developments in the pork, chicken, egg, and dairy sectors.
The LDAG will also conduct regular consultations with industry stakeholders to validate data and enhance the relevance of its findings, ensuring alignment between government action and actual market conditions.
Through the strengthened LDAG, the DA aims to boost the livestock sector’s resilience, improve food security, and promote long-term industry sustainability.
