The Department of Agriculture is projecting a strong harvest of high-quality onions this year, despite the presence of harabas or fall army worms, which have only had a slight impact on yields in Central Luzon. Agriculture Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said that the onion farm output is...
The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) has confirmed that pigs from three towns in Occidental Mindoro have tested negative for African Swine Fever (ASF). In a statement on Friday, Feb. 2, BAI said that recent blood tests from the Regional Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory confirmed that pigs in...
As the El Niño phenomenon persisted, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported additional rice damage in parts of Western Visayas and Zamboanga during the early months of the year. The DA-Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DA-DRRM) said that some rice fields suffered P109 million losses by...
To further improve the cooperation on rice exchange, the Department of Agriculture (DA) signed an agreement with Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. The DA said on Wednesday, Jan. 31, that Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel,...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) stated that the enhanced anti-smuggling legislation, along with other measures, would aid in safeguarding the agricultural industry. Last Friday, Jan. 26, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. consulted the vegetable industry stakeholders on how to...
Following three consecutive years of decline, the local farm output posted a marginal recovery last year, Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) said. In the last quarter of last year, the value of agricultural and fisheries production rose by 0.7 percent, primarily due to increased output of crops,...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported that many farmers in Davao and Caraga suffered production losses in agriculture and fisheries due to the shear line. In a statement, the DA-Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) recorded around P136.56 million in losses, affecting 6,923 farmers in...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has extended financial support to farmers in the Cordillera to support their income and resources, aiming to enhance vegetable output, encourage crop diversification, and upgrade post-harvest facilities. In a statement, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu...
The Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) has strengthened partnership with the Department of Agriculture to minimize the ecological impact and ensure long-term positive effects in agriculture and fisheries. PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago said the partnership with the DA under Secretary...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported that the Philippines’ total export earnings from mongoes, avocados, and fresh durian exceeded the P5 billion mark last year. Citing data from the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), the DA said the country exported 12,548.49 metric tons of mangoes from...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has reported that the persistent El Niño phenomenon is beginning to take a toll on rice paddies in Zamboanga del Norte. In a statement, the DA-Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Service (DRRMS) said a total of P717,500 has been lost as a result of the ongoing...
After the successful promotion of the highland vegetables through various market linkage initiatives, the Department of Agriculture (DA) wants a similar program implemented beyond the Cordillera region, and assist farmers by selling other produce. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel said...
