The Department of Agriculture assured that the recent importation ban of alumahan, galunggong, and tulingan will not affect the local fish supply and the canned fish industry. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. said that the suspension of imports was timely to the open fishing...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) wants to improve the country's livestock production, as well as management in the dairy and irrigation industry through the help of the Czech Republic. In a statement on Monday, April 1, DA said that several issues on agriculture have been discussed during the...
Sen. Cynthia Villar has received the distinguished Human Rights Award from the United Nations Association of the Philippines (UNAP) for her initiatives in eliminating poverty and maintaining a healthy environment. (Photo from the Facebook page of Senator Cynthia Villar) Villar received the award in...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted the temporary ban on the entry of domestic and wild birds from Iowa and Minnesota, United States into the Philippines. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. had imposed the ban last year in response to an avian influenza outbreak in...
(Juan Carlo de Vela/ MANILA BULLETIN) AGRI Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee is prodding the Department of Agriculture (DA) to intensify its price monitoring on basic commodities, as well as to set suggested retail prices (SRP) on such goods. ...
Sultan Kudarat's poultry industry received a clean bill of health from the Department of Agriculture (DA) as it was declared free from avian influenza (AI). Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. announced the news on Tuesday, Mar. 26, following rigorous cleaning, disinfection...
TACLOBAN CITY – The Department of Agriculture-8 has confirmed the first case of avian influenza or bird flu in Eastern Visayas on Monday, March 25. The agency made the declaration following photos and videos circulating online of chickens being buried at the Leyte Poultry Development Corp....
I was 22 years old when I started farming. The decision was triggered by the passing of my Lolo who has been in the agriculture sector as seed grower since 1963. His name was Engr. Bienvenido Hermosura Roque, and he was an Agriculture Engineer. Malaking part ng childhood ko yung memories namin ni...
Our desire to have a healthy food source routed us to try farming. We are foodies, and at the same time, we also want to ensure that what we take in is safe and healthy. Being at home during the pandemic allowed us to explore how else we can have a sustainable life. With a limited space at home, we...
Ediscape is a farm development and agribusiness consultancy co-founded by Homer Deloso, the CEO and Chief Farming Officer, and his wife, Fraullyn. Together, they form the dynamic EDISCAPE Power Couple, sharing a vision to revolutionize the farming industry. With a strong passion for innovation and...
(MANILA BULLETIN) Agri Party-list Rep. Wilbert T. Lee has called on the Department of Agriculture (DA) to invest in the development of climate-resilient varieties of major crops as a way to cushion the impact of the El Niño phenomenon. "Panahon na upang...
When my mom passed away from cancer in 2015, that became my wake-up call to appreciate things more — That life is short and you have to make it worthwhile. We are blessed na habang bata pa kami nakapagtanim na si Nanay (Nora) at Tatay (Lito) ng mga fruit-bearing trees at nakapundar sila ng lupa...
