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To reduce dependence on imported chemical fertilizer which costs the country P10 billion a year, Senator Cynthia Villar gave anew composting facilities. “The current global demand greatly affects the entry of fertilizer imports in our country. This caused limited local fertilizer supply that influenced the escalation of local prices,” noted Villar, chairperson of the Senate […]
At the Senate hearing for the 2022 budget of the Department of Agriculture (DA) recently, Majority Leader Migz Zubiri laid down a colatilla to the approval of the DA’s budget, requiring a concrete plan on the skyrocketing prices of fertilizers before their budget can be taken up in plenary. This is following an earlier statement […]
A Filipino company based in Davao City has promoted the conversion of biodegradable waste to natural fertilizer by giving incentives to interested Dabawenyos. The Davao Thermo Biotech Corporation (DTBC) launched its Yellow Drum Project (YDP) in the last quarter of 2020. The project aims to adopt biodegradable waste management by diverting biodegradable wastes to the […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) welcomes the call by the Senate for an investigation on the issue of fertilizer purchase. “(DA) Secretary (William) Dar welcomes the Senate investigation so the public, as well as the legislators, will be given the right information on the issue of the purchase of fertilizer,” said DA Assistant Secretary Noel […]