As the prices of palay sank to as low as P12 per kilogram (/kg) in some areas, Senator Risa Hontiveros agreed there is a need to amend the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL) and promised to convince the law's author and fellow senator, Cynthia Villar, about it....
An animal disease laboratory in Tarlac City funded by the United States government is now operational, and should help the Philippine government provide an accurate diagnosis of major animal diseases, prevent its spread, and ultimately protect the livestock and poultry industries in Central...
The series of import bans imposed by the Philippine government on pork and poultry products coming from different countries may result in costlier Christmas for meat loving Filipinos. MB file (Photo by Keith Bacongco) ...
The Philippine government was urged to buy all locally produced palay as farm-gate prices sank to as low as P12.50 per kilogram (/kg), a move that may cost around P152 billion or a whopping 2,000 percent increase from the current budget of the National Food Authority (NFA) for its palay...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) continues to strengthen its ties with the Department of Tourism (DOT) to support the recovery of both the agriculture and tourism sectors, amid the COVID-19 pandemic and onto the “new normal.” “The DA will vigorously promote farm tourism, as it catalyzes and...
DAVAO CITY – The search for ‘Magsasakang Siyentista ’ (Farmer-scientist) is seen to further boost the promotion of the agriculture sector that is currently facing many challenges amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, an official of the Agricultural Training Institute in Davao...
BUTUAN CITY – In full support of the establishment of accredited Agri-Fishery Machinery Testing and Evaluation Center (AFMTEC) in Caraga Region, the Department of Agriculture - Caraga turned over 18 units of testing equipment and training tools to Caraga State University (CSU) Main Campus, held...
Fresh food picks! STRAIGHT FROM THE FARM These fresh vegetables came all the way from Baguio From the start of the lockdown, our hearts have gone out to a lot of people in need. Initial concerns and support went out to our local farmers. Group chats have been filled with people sharing messages on...
CEBU CITY – The Department of Agriculture (DA-7) and the National Nutrition Council (NNC-7) in Central Visayas pushed for more backyard and community vegetable gardening and farming to local government units (LGUs) in Central Visayas to improve household nutritional value especially in this time...
BUTUAN CITY - The 121 Farm-to-Market Roads of the Department of Agriculture (DA) implemented in various places has led to the continuous development of different livelihoods in agriculture and fishery in Northeastern Mindanao or Caraga region. These FMRs located in strategic places in the five...
LINGAYENPangasinan farmers were thankful after the Department of Agriculture (DA), thru the Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PHILMECH) turned over Tuesday, July 7, to the province of Pangasinan an initial part of the over P117.8-million worth of agricultural...
TACLOBAN City - In a bid to address the need to provide livelihood opportunities for returning Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and Balik Probinsya Program beneficiaries who lost their livelihood due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources...
