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DA, DBP, PLANTERS ROLL OUT AGRI-PUHUNAN PROGRAM

The Department of Agriculture, in partnership with the Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) and Planters Products Inc., rolled out the Agri-Puhunan at Pantawid Program recently. This groundbreaking initiative aims to transform the agriculture sector and significantly improve the livelihoods of rice farmers across the country. The APP program is designed to enhance rice productivity, […]

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PH TO IMPORT 8,280 MT OF FROZEN FISH – TIU LAUREL

The Department of Agriculture has approved the additional importation of 8,280 metric tons of frozen small pelagic fish to address the impact on domestic supply of recent typhoons. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the certificate of necessity to import 30,000 metric tons of frozen small pelagic species such as round scad and mackerel […]

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DA TO BOC: GIVE SEIZED P178M MACKEREL TO DSWD

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. formally requested the Bureau of Customs (BOC) to release 580 metric tons of seized frozen mackerel to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD). The shipment, confiscated for lacking an import permit, is intended to aid relief operations and bolster food security efforts. “BFAR Laboratory tests confirmed that […]

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DA EYES CREATION OF AGRI CONSULTATIVE COUNCILS

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said that the Department of Agriculture (DA) is looking at establishing consultative councils to create a more inclusive and effective approach to agricultural policy-making and addressing an assortment of challenges, including climate change and resource degradation. During the annual membership meeting of the Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food […]

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DA QUARANTINE SITES TO STOP ASF, BIRD FLU SPREAD

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. has authorized the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) to set-up livestock, poultry and meat industry inspection sites in Metro Manila and surrounding areas to control the spread of animal diseases. Under Administrative Circular No. 10, BAI — through the National Veterinary Quarantine Services Division and in coordination with various […]

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DA STRIKES ‘HAPPY BALANCE’ WITH P42 PER KILO RICE

The Department of Agriculture said a retail price of around P42 per kilo for well-milled rice represents a “happy balance” that meets both the needs of Filipino consumers and farmers. “While we aim to drive down food costs, we are also mindful of the needs of our primary stakeholders—our farmers and their families, who work […]

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PH HASS AVOCADO GETS ACCESS TO JAPAN MARKET

The Philippines has successfully expanded its access to Japan’s lucrative food market with the approval to export Hass avocados, a significant milestone in the country’s agricultural export growth and highlights the quality of local produce. “This is a testament to the Philippines’ dedication to expanding its agricultural exports and the high quality of our farm […]

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PCIC INDEMNIFIES TYPHOON-HIT MINDORO FARMERS

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. led the distribution of indemnity checks issued by the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) as payments to insured farmers and fisherfolk who were victims of recent typhoons. PCIC Regional Office IV released a total P24.73 million in indemnity checks to 1,437 farmers and fisherfolk from the provinces of Oriental […]

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TIU LAUREL MARKS 1ST YEAR AS AGRICULTURE CHIEF

As the Philippines’ agriculture sector grapples with a myriad of challenges—from fluctuating prices of essential commodities to the destructive forces of climate change—one man has stepped into the “perfect storm” with resilience and determination: Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. Known for his unorthodox path to success and his reputation as a self-made billionaire in […]

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CAGAYAN IS NOW BIRD FLU-FREE, SAYS DA

The Department of Agriculture has declared Cagayan province free from the highly-pathogenic avian influenza after several months of monitoring and other disease control operations. In a memorandum circular no. 46, Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has declared the province bird flu-free because it has been more than 90 days since the end of the cleaning […]