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The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD) has given the green light to the researchers of Ifugao State University (IFSU) to proceed with its research and development (R&D) project on muscovy duck breeding.
DOST Secretary Fortunato “Boy” T. de la Peña said the IFSU’s “Development of Philippine Signature Muscovy Duck Breed” project has been approved and will be implemented starting this year.
The team will be headed by IFSU R&D Director Dr. Elpidio Basilio Jr.
Dive Brief:
Tyson Foods is opening its first new poultry processing facility in 25 years with a plant in Humboldt, Tennessee, according to a press release.
The company invested $425 million in the 370,000-square-foot facility, which includes a processing plant, feed mill and hatchery. The plant will produce pre-packaged trays of fresh chicken for retail, and operations could begin as soon as late April. Tyson expects to employ more than 1,500 at the plant by 2023.
Tyson maintains five other facilities across Tennessee. This is the second economic development project that the poultry giant has pursued in the state following an $84 million expansion of its Union City operation in August 2017.