by RALPH LAUREN ABAINZA Amidst the celebrations, the lunar new year is also a time of reflection on the contribution of agriculture in developing human civilization. From the timing of festivities to the name of the year, the lunar new year has many ties with agriculture. Photo: Hong Son/Pexels...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) sought the assistance of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) in bringing farm produce from far provinces to Metro Manila to avoid food spoilage. Photo: Philippine Air Force Major Gen. Stephen Parreno, PAF commanding general, hosted visiting officials from the DA led by...
By Antonio G. Papa, Ph.D. The Cavite State University (CvSU) established the Agri-Eco Tourism Park (AETP) in a sprawling 5-hectare area of its more than 70-hectare rustic and green landholding at the main campus – the Don Severino delas Alas Campus – in Indang, Cavite on July 15, 2021. The...
Agriculture stakeholders "should be given a seat at the table" in the government's fight against agricultural smuggling. AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee (Facebook) Thus, said AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee as he called for greater collaboration between the government and the agriculture...
Aside from onions, the Department of Agriculture (DA) should also shape up to effectively address the egg shortage and stop its surging prices in the market “before it takes a turn for the worse.” “DA needs to step up and swiftly address the escalating egg prices on the market before it takes...
LAOAG CITY, Ilocos Norte -- To promote the use of organic agriculture, the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte through the Office of the Provincial Agriculture (OPAg) launched the 1st Provincial Organic Agriculture Congress at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena on Tuesday, Jan. 17. More than 300...
With the skyrocketing price of onions taking a toll on consumers, various government functionaries are dipping their hands into the crisis in a bid to address the problem. The Office of the Ombudsman recently announced it is investigating the issue, while the Senate recently conducted an inquiry...
Senator Imee Marcos on Thursday, January 19 called out the Philippine National Police (PNP) for harassing an onion farmer who recently testified before the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Food and Agrarian Reform’s investigation. “Hands off lang po sa mga testigo ng Senado!” the sister of...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have started meeting to facilitate the sharing of electronic Phytosanitary Certificate (e-Phyto) with other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). The DA, through the Bureau of Plant Industry, said the move...
The agricultural region of Pampas in Argentina is not only home to world-renowned beef and corn, but it is where some of Argentina's famous football champions started their journeys. From the Argentina football team's coach to the top striker, several players in the country's winning roster...
To assist farmers in recovering from the devastation caused by Typhoon "Odette" and the Covid-19 pandemic, the Crops Research Division (CRD) of the Department of Science and Technology - Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (DOST-PCAARRD)...
Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva on Wednesday, January 18, expressed his disgust at the failure and confusion among government agencies on questions about the importation of salt or importation permit issues. Villanueva was referring to a hybrid public hearing by the Senate agriculture...
