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The Socialist Republic of Vietnam has resumed rice exports to the Philippines and other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to maintain adequate food supply in the region amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. “We welcome the decision by Vietnam to resume its rice export policy and taking into account the difficulties […]
A former overseas Filipino worker (OFW), Engineer Celestino Mananguit of San Ildefonso, Bulacan, developed an integrated eight-hectare livestock farm, expanding it into a techno-demonstration and agri-tourism farm that provides food, livelihood, and employment in his community. A retired seaman, Melbert Gabriel Fadrigo, developed their family farm in Hamtic, Antique, mechanizing his operations and now producing […]
To cater to more farm producers and consumers, the Department of Agriculture (DA) has expanded partnership for the implementation of the e-Kadiwa marketing initiative. Agriculture Secretary William Dar recently signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with eight new partners, including six merchants and two logistics providers. Farmshare Prime, Livegreen International Inc., Farmfetch Inc., Banwa Farms/Cultigen […]
The Department of Agriculture supports the implementation of the “Balik Probinsya, Bagong Pag-asa (BP2)” program as it will not only decongest Metro Manila and ensure balanced regional development and equitable distribution of wealth, resources and opportunities, but also pave the way for the modernization and industrialization of the Philippine countryside. “We commend Senator Lawrence ‘Bong’ […]
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary William Dar recently recommended to lawmakers a P66-billion stimulus plan to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) on the agriculture sector. During a virtual hearing of the House Committee on Agriculture and Food, Dar said the stimulus package would include P15 billion for the cash for work program […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is supporting the “BigMa” (Bigas-Mais) rice-corn blending initiative of listed firm AgriNurture, Inc. (ANI) and groups of Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in Mindanao to devote vast tracts of idle land for planting white corn as an alternative to reduce dependence on imported rice. In a virtual press conference, Agriculture Secretary William […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) reports that to date local government units (LGUs) nationwide have bought tons of farm and fishery products worth more than P1.58 billion direct from farmers and fishers since the enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) was imposed on March 15, 2020. “We are indeed happy to report that since the start of […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and private sector partners have recently launched the “eKadiwa,” an online marketing platform that directly links producers and agripreneurs to consumers. “Through eKadiwa, we strengthen our commitment to providing every Filipino family a convenient and easier way to buying fresh, nutritious, and safe food products by simply using a mobile […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA), its bureaus, regional field offices, attached agencies, and corporations nationwide have resumed full operations on May 4 as part of the government’s efforts to gradually phase into the “new normal,” amid the implementation of enhanced or general community quarantine in the country. Agriculture Secretary William Dar instructed all heads of […]
Looking at young millennials as the future of Philippine agriculture, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is set to engage 900 fresh agriculture graduates (batch 2019-2020) as “frontliners” to assist as implementers of agriculture programs in each congressional district nationwide. “We need young blood in agriculture. They have the defining attributes when it comes to utilizing […]