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In line with the implementation of one of the components of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF), Agriculture Secretary William Dar has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with seed growers’ associations and cooperatives in the country to ensure the supply of high-quality inbred rice seeds. “Yes, RCEF is now rolling out and October 1 […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) sealed a partnership for a strengthened coordination and mutual advisory assistance on competition concerns given the agriculture sector’s primary importance on consumer welfare and inclusive development. “This has been a much-anticipated partnership that puts the PCC and the DA at the forefront of inclusive […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar underscored the need for stronger measures on the conservation and management of the fisheries sector. “Now that the Department of Agriculture is more emphatic on fully implementing laws and making fisheries management more efficient and effective, we recognize the need to strengthen enforcement agencies and equip their people with the necessary […]
The Korean government is set to conduct an on site inspection and accreditation of new poultry processing facilities in the Philippines following the resumption of the export of poultry products to South Korea. This was announced during a recent meeting between Agriculture Secretary William Dar and the official delegation from the Korean Ministry of Agriculture, […]
The government and industry stakeholders have signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on a program that encourages farmers to use inbred or hybrid seeds to increase their harvest and become competitive. The Department of Agriculture (DA), SL Agritech Corporation (SLAC), and Go Negosyo recently forged the MOA on “Masaganang Ani 300” at the DA central […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar has assured the availability of funds to help small backyard hog raisers who were affected by the African swine fever (ASF). Dar was reacting to a report published in a national newspaper that there is not enough fund to assist backyard hog raisers affected by the dreaded swine disease. “The headline […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar has assured that safeguards are in place, such as increasing tariff on imports, against over importation of rice as one of the measures to stabilize the supply and price of the commodity. This, as the Department of Agriculture (DA) has started the investigation on the excessive importation of rice particularly with the […]
Farmers who claim that their unhusked rice (palay) were being bought at P7 a kilo can proceed to the National Food Authority (NFA) which buys at a higher price, Agriculture Secretary William Dar said. “Kung sino man yung mga farmers na nagsasabi na P7 to P8 per kilo na ang presyo nila at malulugi na, sabihin lang yung pangalan at address. Dalawang linggo […]
The expanded Survival and Recovery Assistance program (SURE Aid) now stands at P2.5 billion following an infusion of additional P1-billion fund. Agriculture Secretary William Dar said around 170,000 small rice farmers are now expected to benefit from the program. Dar said SURE Aid is aimed at providing loan assistance for immediate relief to rice farmers […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar has assured that the African swine fever (ASF) incidents in several areas in Bulacan and Rizal may be considered an outbreak, but not an epidemic. “Specifically, ASF was already contained in Barangay Pritil, Guiguinto, Bulacan; and in several barangays in Rodriguez, San Mateo, and Antipolo, Rizal –and not in the entire […]