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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Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on Agriculture Secretary Francis Tiu-Laurel.
‘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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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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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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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 2026 will showcase agricultural robots, livestock automation and smart-farming technologies as Taiwanese firms seek opportunities in the Philippine…
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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 the enhanced southwest monsoon and four tropical cyclones has reached P4.38 billion, affecting 99,663 farmers and fisherfolk.
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Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. says ASF fears are driving hog raisers to sell early, increasing pork supply and pushing farmgate prices lower.
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The DA is studying a P150-million proposal for massive canals in Candaba Swamp to control floods while supporting irrigation, farming and agricultural…
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The DA is streamlining zero-interest, collateral-free loans of up to P35,000 for flood-hit farmers and fisherfolk, with same-day crediting for approved…
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The DA is studying China’s smart farming technologies as the Philippines seeks practical ways to modernize agriculture, improve productivity and close…
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The enhanced southwest monsoon and Tropical Cyclones Luis, Maymay and Neneng have caused P3.39 billion in agricultural damage across eight Philippine regions.
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BFAR will showcase digital systems, satellite technology and locally applied innovations at SAFET 2026 to strengthen fisheries governance, traceability and…
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DA and DOE are exploring corn and other feedstocks to lower Philippine bioethanol costs as the government considers raising the ethanol blend to 15 percent.
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Bukidnon led Philippine agriculture and fisheries production in 2025 with P162.34 billion in output as national sector value reached P2.42 trillion.
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The Department of Agriculture has soft launched two digital livestock systems aimed at improving animal health monitoring, production data and food security…
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