President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed full confidence that the goals set for the country's agriculture sector will be met in the next few years. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Speaking at the 125th founding anniversary of the department, which Marcos heads in...
(Sandie Clarke/Unsplash) Plant propagation is a key to expanding crop populations and achieving desirable yields. It is a fundamental process that allows farmers to reproduce and multiply their chosen plant varieties. Two widely utilized methods are propagation from seeds and propagation from...
Adonis Reyes with freshly harvested brown eggs. (Adonis Reyes) Adonis Reyes is a 27-year-old farmer from Camiling, Tarlac. Originally an elementary school teacher, he recognized the untapped business potential in agriculture, leading him to establish his own agribusiness. In this article, we will...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (left) and ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro (Facebook, Zoom) The Department of Agriculture (DA) needs a full-time secretary who can offer better solutions to the problems confronting the agriculture sector. Thus, said ACT Teachers Party-list Rep....
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s decision to stay as agriculture secretary was welcomed by Go Negosyo and Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Lead for Jobs Joey Concepcion, who believed that structural changes in the country’s agricultural sector could be the Chief...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has praised the National Food Authority (NFA) for implementing reforms in response to challenges in attaining food security. *President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo)* Marcos said this after he met the Private Sector Advisory...
(congerdesign/Pixabay) As a backyard gardener, there's something truly satisfying about growing your own vegetables. Not only do you get to enjoy the taste of fresh produce, but you also have the opportunity to experiment and create unique varieties tailored to your preferences. While commercial...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Agriculture (DA) to study a proposal to set up silos to ensure a 30-day buffer stock of rice and corn in the country. *President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo)* Marcos said this as he met members of the...
By Henrylito D. Tacio If you love eating lapu-lapu (grouper), mameng (humphead wrasse), and other fishes residing in the coral reefs, you better watch out. Those kinds of fish may be tasty but they may not be healthy to eat at all. The reason: they may be loaded with cyanide. “Cyanide fishing may...
Adonis Reyes, a 27-year-old farmer from Camiling, Tarlac, currently works as an elementary teacher at Mariano Ponce Elementary. Despite enjoying teaching, he questioned whether it would be his lifelong profession. When the pandemic struck, he found himself staying in his province and reflecting on...
"They do not want me to leave." This was what President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said when asked if he already has a prospect for the highest position in the Department of Agriculture (DA) which he currently holds. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang)...
The Philippines and China share the same priorities and outlook in their respective agriculture sectors, making both countries' agricultural ties "very promising." President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. shares a conversation with Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian during the Award...
