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Hundreds of young farmers from the different parts of the country convened for the Department of Agriculture (DA) Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) Program 2024 Kick-off and 2023 National Awarding Ceremony held at DA-Philippine Rice Research Institute in the Science City of Muñoz recently. “Today’s agricultural society has unveiled the positive outcomes and benefits brought forth […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. underscored the immense potential of Philippine agriculture to investors from Brunei, emphasizing the country’s burgeoning domestic market, export prospects, abundant natural resources, and investor-friendly business environment. Accompanying President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during his recent visit to Brunei, Tiu Laurel participated in discussions aimed at deepening economic and diplomatic ties […]
The Department of Agriculture, through the National Dairy Authority (DA-NDA), joined the nation in the observance of the World Milk Day by featuring the milk and dairy products of its supported dairy farmers from Northern and Southern Luzon at a dairy fair held at its Quezon City office recently. Since 2001, the World Milk Day […]
To assure consumers that there are readily available and affordable supplies of pork and chicken, Department of Agriculture (DA) Undersecretary for Livestock Deogracias Victor Savellano visited the meat section of major supermarkets recently. “Ito’y isang trade check para makita natin iyong presyo ng baboy at manok kung affordable ba, kung accessible ba, and importante, kung […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the government is promoting sustainable agriculture to ensure sufficient supply and affordably-priced food for future generations. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the Farmers and Fisherfolk Month, Tiu Laurel underscored the role of agriculture stakeholders in economic development, job creation and in ensuring stable food supply and prices. […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) acknowledged the vital contributions of farmers and fishers to a thriving and prosperous economy as it kicked off the celebration of the 2024 Farmers’ and Fisherfolks’ Month at the DA Central Office recently. With the theme “Magsasaka at Mangingisda katuwang tungo sa Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas,” Agriculture Chief Francisco Tiu Laurel, […]
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. is now back under the supervision and control of the Department of Agriculture nearly three years after it was transferred to the Department of Finance. “The PCIC is hereby attached to the DA for policy and program coordination,” said President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. in Executive Order 60. PCIC was created […]
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. urged the legislators to support the extension of the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF). RCEF, which has provided additional funding for government initiatives to improve the livelihoods of Filipino farmers, is a component of the Rice Tariffication Law that is currently being revisited for possible amendments.that has provided additional […]
President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s administration’s initiatives to modernize agriculture and support farmers and fishermen contributed to the growth of the farm and fishery sector in the first quarter, despite challenges posed by El Niño and increased input costs. The value of production in agriculture and fisheries, based on constant 2018 prices, rose in the January-March […]
The Department of Agriculture urged Congress to restore the National Food Authority’s function as a rice price stabilizer and increase its fund allocation for programs to enhance rice production and farmers’ incomes as lawmakers’ deliberate on measures seeking to extend the Rice Tariffication Law. In his report to the House of Representatives’ Committee on Agriculture […]