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DA MARKS NATIONAL DISASTER RESILIENCE MONTH

The Department of Agriculture (DA) joins the nation in commemorating the 36th National Disaster Resilience Month under this year’s theme “Bantayog ng Katatagan at ang Pagbubuklod sa Layuning Kahandaan”, emphasizing the need for continued dedication to disaster resilience and support for affected communities. During the opening ceremony held at the DA Central Office, Agriculture Secretary […]

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DA MARKS 126 YEARS OF SERVING FARMERS, FISHERFOLK

The Department of Agriculture (DA), with its vision of achieving Masaganang Bagong Pilipinas under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., continues to implement programs and projects towards food sufficiency and a higher income for farmers and fisherfolk.  This year, DA celebrates its 126th founding anniversary with the theme, “Kagawaran ng Agrikultura, Sama-samang Naglilingkod para […]

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DA ORDERS GOAT CULL IN MARINDUQUE DUE TO Q FEVER

The Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) depopulated more than five dozen goats imported from the U.S. following the detection of Q fever among some of the animals at a government breeding station in Marinduque. The goats were bought for a dispersal program to farmers. BAI confirmed the Q fever – a zoonotic disease caused by […]

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DA TO BUILD FOOD HUB IN MARIKINA CITY

The Department of Agriculture seeks to establish food hubs across the country, blending the functions of traditional food terminals with the accessibility of KADIWA centers. These hubs will serve as vital platforms where farmers and cooperatives can directly bring their produce, facilitating transactions with wholesale buyers and individual consumers alike, all while offering agricultural products […]

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DA, BOC SEIZE P100M SMUGGLED MEAT IN CAVITE RAID

Representatives from the Food Safety Regulatory Agencies of the Department of Agriculture and the Bureau of Customs conducted a follow-up inspection of the Vigour Global Logistic Corp. in Kawit, Cavite recently. The property, first raided on May 31, revealed illegal activities within the premises.  The composite team discovered that the warehouse leased by Vigour Global […]

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DA AWARDS 12 YOUNG AGRI-PRENEURS

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 […]

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PH A FERTILE GROUND FOR AGRI INVESTMENT, SAYS DA

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 […]

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DA LEADS WORLD MILK DAY CELEBRATION

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 […]

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DA CHECKS MEAT PRICES IN MAJOR SUPERMARKETS

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 […]

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TIU LAUREL PUSHES FOR SUSTAINABLE PH AGRICULTURE

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. […]