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Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. called for a broader partnership between the private sector, the government and farmers’ cooperatives to develop a sustainable coffee industry in Mindanao, particularly in light of the challenges posed by climate change and enhancing local competitiveness. “Embracing collaboration for collective action to enhance farmers’ resilience and profitability is essential. […]
Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. on World Food Day met Italian Minister of Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida to enhance agricultural partnerships and reaffirm the two countries’ commitment to sustainable food systems and trade. Tiu Laurel stressed the significance of this partnership and congratulated Minister Lollobrigida on Italy’s leadership as president of the G7, as […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. recently met with Lao PDR’s Minister of Agriculture and Forestry, Linkham Douangsavanh, at the World Food Forum in Rome to revitalize agricultural collaboration between the two Southeast Asian nations. During their bilateral meeting at the Food and Agriculture Organization’s headquarters, the agriculture ministers discussed a proposed Memorandum of Understanding […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. recently met with Norwegian Ambassador Christian Halaas Lyster to discuss agricultural trade and areas of cooperation between the Philippines and Norway. The two countries have an existing six-year-old Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The Philippines and Norway have a long history of bilateral relations, primarily centered on the maritime sector. […]
The Department of Agriculture has lifted the temporary ban on the importation of live goats from the US. Previously, a ban was imposed in June after Coxiella burnetti, the bacteria that causes Q fever, were detected in goats imported from the US. The Bureau of Animal Industry culled more than five dozen goats infected with […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said he has approved the importation of white onion in limited quantity to replenish domestic supply and ensure stable price of the vegetable. Tiu Laurel stressed the total import volume will be limited to 16,000 metric tons whose arrival will be spread over for the last four months of […]
Cong. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee said he will push for a bigger budget for agriculture once deliberations begin for the 2025 General Appropriations Bill (GAB) at the House of Representatives. “Kahapon sa DBCC (Development Budget Coordination Committee) briefing, natalakay itong pagkaltas sa pondo ng agrikultura. Nakahanda po tayong amyendahan ang budget para dito para madagdagan […]
“Sa pagpasok ng ikatlong taon ng administrasyon, kailangan na nating makita ang tuloy-tuloy na implementasyon at resulta ng inisyatiba sa agrikultura.” This was stressed by Rep. Wilbert “Manoy” T. Lee, who also acknowledged the highlight on agriculture, especially on boosting local production, discussed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in his third State of the […]
Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines president and Quirino governor Dax Cua on Friday touted the role that local government units can play in creating more value in the agricultural production chain. “LGUs should play an active role in providing opportunities to create added value in our production chains. We can and should serve […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) will collaborate on programs aimed at expanding economic opportunities for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) and their families through various agricultural initiatives. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Migrant Workers Interim Secretary Atty. Hans Leo Cacdac. The partnership […]