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DA TO LAUNCH YOUNG FARMERS CHALLENGE ON SEPT 28

The Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to launch the Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) Program. The launch will be on September 28, 2023 through the Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (AMAS) in collaboration with the office of Senator Imee Marcos and the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS). Now on its third year, the DA’s YFC […]

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PH, KOREA PARTNER FOR ‘MECH NOW DAVAO 2023’

Under a steady partnership between the Philippines and Korea, the Mech Now Davao 2023 formally opened at the Southern Mindanao Integrated Agricultural Laboratory of the Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) in Manambulan, Davao City recently. With the theme, “Farms of Tomorrow: Advancing Agriculture through Technology,” the two-day event promoted agricultural mechanization and advancement in the […]

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CYNTHIA VILLAR WANTS SUSTAINABLE COCONUT INDUSTRY

Amid the achievements in the coconut industry, Senator Cynthia Villar assured to continuously do what is necessary to protect and expand the said industry. “We are aware that our work doesn’t stop here as we continually monitor the implementation of relevant laws (in the industry),” stressed Villar, chairperson of the Senate committee on agriculture and […]

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DA LAUDS NIGERIA AS PH TOP AGRI TRADE PARTNER

In time for the 61st anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Nigeria, Philippine Department of Agriculture (DA) Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban welcomed Philippine Honorary Consul General in Lagos, Nigeria Emmanuel Oloja Akpakwu during the latter’s courtesy call. As the Philippines’ 53rd trading partner worldwide—as per 2022 data of the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA)—Nigeria […]

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DA TO BUILD BORDER INSPECTION FACILITY IN BULACAN

The Department of Agriculture (DA) partnered with Pacific Roadlink Logistics Inc. (PRLI) for the construction of the country’s first border inspection facility on its property at General Alejo Santos Highway, Angat, Bulacan. The DA and PRLI recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the establishment of the Cold Examination Facility in Agriculture (CEFA), which […]

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ESCUDERO LAUDS AGRARIAN EMANCIPATION LAW SIGNING

Senator Chiz Escudero lauded President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. for the expeditious signing of the New Agrarian Emancipation Law, which frees over 600,000 farmer-beneficiaries of the Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Program (CARP) from debts tied to land reform sponsored by the state. The President signed Republic Act 11953, which in effect wiped out some P58 billion in […]

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MORE PH-RUSSIA AGRI PARTNERSHIPS SOON – DA

The Department of Agriculture took part in the Business Mission of Russian companies, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture of the Russian Federation and Agroexport Center, which recently concluded in Manila. The event aimed to foster collaboration and explore potential business opportunities between the two countries. The DA’s participation in the mission is expected to […]

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PH RICE SUPPLY SUFFICIENT, SAYS DA

The Department of Agriculture (DA) assured that there is enough supply of rice to provide for the daily food requirement of Filipinos as the country enters the 3rd quarter of the year. According to Undersecretary Leo Sebastian, who heads the DA’s Masagana Rice Industry Program (MRIP), a bountiful harvest for the January – June rice […]

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DA PREPARES AGRI-FISHERIES SECTOR FOR EL NIÑO

In line with the commitment of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to ensure stable and affordable food supply for every Filipino, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is taking the necessary actions to prepare the agriculture and fisheries sector ahead of the looming El Niño phenomenon this year. The DA’s National El Niño Team (DA-NENT) convened partner […]

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DA UNVEILS 4 AGRI-FISHERIES PROJECTS WORTH P65B

“The Marcos Administration will continue to push for stronger support for the sector, because expanding investments in food production will create jobs and promote progress,” Department of Agriculture (DA) Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban said. As part of the National Farmers’ and Fisherfolk’s Month (NFFM) celebration, the DA continued to honor the farmers and fisherfolk and […]