President Marcos has ordered the Department of Agriculture (DA) to utilize the excess collections of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) to help rice farmers. MB File Photo Marcos directed DA officials to use the excess collection beyond the P10-billion requirement to provide drying,...
President Marcos has tasked the departments of Agriculture and Finance to expedite the release of financial assistance for farmers. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos made the call while he was distributing confiscated smuggled rice in Roxas City, Capiz on...
President Marcos has approved and ordered the release of P12.7 billion for the Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RFFA) to help about 2.3 million small rice farmers amid agricultural challenges in the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (File photo) Marcos, who made the order on...
MALAYBALAY CITY, Bukidnon – The coffee industry in Mindanao is facing challenges in producing a new generation of farmers as many youths are not inclined towards agriculture. Nestlé Classic Assistant Brand Manager Igi Natunauan presents the upcoming ‘Kape’t Bisig sa Pagbangon’ campaign in...
Enforcing price ceilings on rice would eliminate unhealthy competition among rice traders who are taking advantage of the rice situation in the country, a farmers group said. (Mark Balmores/MB Photo) Expressing support for the government's move to set price ceilings on rice, a farmers group in...
TAYABAS CITY, Quezon – Quezon Rep. Mark Enverga has earmarked almost P12 million for the construction of canal lining in four barangays here. The chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture and Food said this project was requested by farmers’ associations in Barangays Potol, Opias, Masin,...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA) awarded 42 young farmers from across Western Visayas region with a financial grant. “This not only lifts your business but also your family’s future. Secure a future for your family. Be the catalyst of change for your generation. Be an...
(Bloomberg) Increasing the income of local farmers is just a matter of putting up more post-harvest facilities. This is the gist of House Bill (HB) No.7711, titled An Act providing post-harvest facilities for palay and rice farmers. It was filed by Davao City 1st...
The government must find ways to protect the livelihood of tobacco farmers in the country, given the significant tax revenues coming from the industry. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. emphasized this in his message during the...
An ASEAN carbon farming consortium established by the Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture (SEARCA) aims to give incentives to farmers who adopt technologies that will reduce greenhouse gas that comes from farming. SEARCA Director Dr. Glenn B. Gregorio...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. led the distribution of various government assistance that benefited students, micro and small entrepreneurs, and local farmers groups during a visit to Pampanga province on Monday, July 17. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hands over P134.2-million check...
By Henrylito D. Tacio The municipality of Bansalan is touted as “the green town of Davao del Sur.” No one can contest the fact. After all, it is home to several farms that practice ecologically-sound and environment-friendly systems. In barangay Kinuskusan, there is a training center that has...
