Super El Niño may cut palay harvest by 1 million mt
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. backs a proposed State of Calamity declaration to prepare for a potentially severe El Niño, as the Department of…
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Pacquiao, Tiu Laurel team up to fight poverty
Manny Pacquiao and Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. are coordinating NAPC and DA programs to improve livelihoods and assistance for farmers,…
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Tiu Laurel rejects auction of seized Vietnam rice
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. opposes auctioning 12,480 metric tons of seized Vietnamese rice, recommending donation to the DSWD for needy…
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Gov’t defends rice import halt ahead of harvest
The Department of Agriculture defends halting a Vietnamese rice shipment to protect local farmers and stabilize palay prices ahead of the wet-season harvest,…
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Bicol LGUs begin info campaigns, roll out preps for ‘Super El Niño’
As Bicol region continues to experience below-normal rainfall since early this year, various local government units have started implementing information…
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Government pushes farming as viable career for young Filipinos
The Philippines is promoting agriculture and fisheries as viable businesses and career paths for young people, with programs providing startup capital,…
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Albay mulls increasing fund allocation for agri as preparation for ‘Super El Niño’
The Albay Provincial Information Office said that Albay Gov. Noel Rosal has confirmed to attendees of the 4th National Agriculture and Fisheries Technology…
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Agriculture sector prepares for intensified El Niño
The DA is expanding food stocks, farm inputs, storage and drought interventions as the Philippines prepares for a potentially severe El Niño through 2027.
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Gov’t taps returning OFWs for agribusiness
‘We want our OFWs who are preparing to come home to see agriculture not just as a business they can build, but as an opportunity to contribute to food security…
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DA backs P210/kilo hogs floor price
The Agriculture chief noted that the farmgate prices currently vary by location, with some producers receiving only P120 to P160 per kilo.
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Department of Agriculture opens rice processing system in Nueva Ecija
The DA inaugurates a Rice Processing System in Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija, while 18 hybrid rice varieties are showcased in a provincial rice derby.
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DA suspends raw ube exports to boost supply
The DA has indefinitely suspended fresh ube exports as the Philippines seeks to address planting material shortages and strengthen domestic production before…
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Taiwan Expo brings smart farming technology to Phl
Taiwan Expo 2026 will showcase agricultural robots, livestock automation and smart-farming technologies as Taiwanese firms seek opportunities in the Philippine…
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Tiu Laurel pushes ASEAN-India cooperation on food security
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. calls for stronger ASEAN-India cooperation to strengthen food security, climate resilience and agricultural…
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DA seeks P300M to boost palm oil production
The DA is seeking P300 million in 2027 to expand palm oil production and reduce the Philippines’ dependence on imports.
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Agriculture damage from storms reaches P4.38B
Agriculture damage from the enhanced southwest monsoon and four tropical cyclones has reached P4.38 billion, affecting 99,663 farmers and fisherfolk.
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