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DA, OCEANX TO EXPLORE PH MARITIME ECOSYSTEM

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and global ocean exploration nonprofit OceanX have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) that will enable the latter to assess the health and diversity of fisheries, and therefore marine food resources of Philippine seas using its state-of-the-art research vessel, OceanXplorer. The MOU, formalized by DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. […]

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DA BANS IMPORTED LIVE CATTLE, PRODUCTS FROM JAPAN

The Department of Agriculture has imposed a temporary ban on the importation of live cattle and buffalo, as well as their products, from Japan due to the outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) based on memorandum order no. 57. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. said the import ban is essential to protect the local […]

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P40 PER KILO RICE NOW AVAILABLE IN MORE MARKETS

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led a visit to the Pasay City Public Market to oversee the continued rollout of the KADIWA ng Pangulo kiosks that sells affordable rice to consumers under the Rice-for-All program. “The [Rice-for-All] program, which offers well-milled rice at P40 per kilo, is a realization of President Bongbong Marcos’ vision […]

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FUND HIKE FOR ILOILO RICE PRODUCTION GETS DA OK

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. has approved the allocation of an additional P82.5 million to boost rice production in Iloilo, one of the Philippines’ major rice-producing provinces. “We continue to look for extra funds to help our rice farmers produce more to increase their income and help the country bolster food security,” Tiu Laurel said. […]

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DA LAUNCHES 1st MOBILE SOIL LABORATORY

The Department of Agriculture-Bureau of Soils and Water Management (DA-BSWM) launched its first Mobile Soil Laboratory (MSL) at Malacañang Palace.  President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. led the event, underscoring his administration’s focus on agriculture. The MSL, a state-of-the-art 10-wheeler truck, is equipped to analyze 42 soil parameters. The MSL, a state-of-the-art 10-wheeler truck, is equipped to […]

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DA GIVES SURIGAO CITY SWINE FATTENING FACILITY

The Department of Agriculture (DA) officially handed over a ₱10 million Biosecure Swine Fattening Facility to the City Government of Surigao.  The project is part of the DA’s Integrated National Swine Production Initiative for Recovery and Expansion (INSPIRE) program. It aims to boost swine industry recovery while supporting food security and sustainable agriculture. It aims […]

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DA: URC’S FLOUR FACTORY TO BOOST PH FOOD SECURITY

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel, Jr. lauded Universal Robina Corp. (URC) for its P5.4 billion investment in a new flour milling plant in Sariaya, Quezon, calling it a significant step in enhancing the country’s food security and agricultural sector. President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., Universal Robina Corporation Chairman Lance Gokongwei, Secretary Conrado Estrella of the Department […]

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TIU LAUREL REVISES GUIDELINE ON ASF VACCINE USE

In a move to further protect the Philippine swine industry from the impact of African swine fever (ASF), the Department of Agriculture (DA) issued revised guidelines under Administrative Circular No. 13, Series of 2024. The circular amends previous directives concerning the controlled use of the ASF vaccine, streamlining procedures and expanding coverage to accelerate the […]

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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 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 […]