The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking additional funding from foreign partners to address critical issues faced by the agriculture sector, such as the lack of infrastructure. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. stated that the department is seeking funding from official...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the Cabinet may reevaluate the proposed reduction in import duties on rice following feedback from various stakeholders regarding its potential implications. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said there remains an opportunity for...
The Department of Agriculture has revealed that it will push for increased market access during its forthcoming meeting with the Japanese government in the second quarter of this year. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the Philippines-Japan Joint Committee on Agriculture is...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced that small farmers and fisherfolk facing potential disasters next year will be able to access financial assistance. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) has allocated P500 million as...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the government is committed to improving the country’s food production while lowering expenses, even in the face of the challenges and limitations. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the DA will prioritize ensuring food security next year,...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) recognized its long-time partners and local government units (LGU) for supporting the successful run of Kadiwa Program this year. In a statement on Thursday, Dec. 20, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said that over 1,887 Kadiwa selling activities...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has underscored the importance of private sector involvement in expediting the modernization of the local farm sector to enhance food production and ensure food security. For reason, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the government wants...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has began the construction of the irrigation project in Dona Remedios Trinidad (DRT), Bulacan to enhance agricultural and aquaculture livelihood opportunities for investors. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the P2.43-billion...
Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno has expressed his endorsement of National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan as a strong contender for the role of Department of Agriculture (DA) chief. During last Friday's Chat with SBED, reporters floated the idea that...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. believes that the government has made "some very serious progress" since he assumed the role of being the Department of Agriculture (DA) secretary. In a recent interview with China's state-run news channel CGTN, Marcos said the government "was very worried" that there...
SEN. Cynthia A. Villar speaks after inducting newly elected officials in Barotac Nuveo, Iloilo Tuesday, June 28. (Courtesy of Sen. Cynthia A. Villar’s office) ILOILO CITY – For Sen. Cynthia A. Villar, President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. as incoming Agriculture Secretary is meant...
Odette, the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines in 2021, has dampened the Philippine government’s overall growth outlook for agriculture sector, which already lost over P3-billion worth due to the typhoon. "The growth outlook is dampened," said Agriculture Secretary William Dar said in a...
