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The Department of Agriculture (DA) presented several “whole-of-nation” measures to increase hog production and revive the industry, and reduce prices of pork in retail markets. These include the provision of transport support to help raisers and traders bring their hogs and pork products from Visayas and Mindanao to key markets in Metro Manila (MM). Agriculture […]
Following the success of a pioneering rice-vegetable production and marketing project in Lupao, Nueva Ecija, Agriculture Secretary William Dar has directed all DA regional field offices (RFOs), bureaus, and attached agencies, and corporations to “adopt a town or city” within their respective area as part of the Duterte administration’s Plant, Plant, Plant program to increase […]
Despite the “perfect storm” that ravaged the country in 2020, the agriculture and fishery sector showed its resilience as it contracted by only 1.2 percent. “We believe that despite the Taal Volcano eruption, the COVID-19 pandemic, the continued incidence of the African swine fever (ASF), and the series of strong typhoons, the country’s agriculture and fishery […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar assured that there is a sufficient supply of agricultural produce, assuring the public that the Department of Agriculture (DA) is strictly monitoring the prices to prevent market exploitation. “Nais po namin siguruhin na meron tayong sapat na suplay ng pagkain at itaas pa ang produksyon ng mga ito, kabilang ang bigas, […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has strengthened its laboratory network to boost its continuing fight against infectious diseases that affect agriculture such as the African swine fever virus, avian influenza, foot and mouth disease, Panama disease, and fall armyworm. “We are adopting an integrated ‘OneDA’ laboratory master plan that incorporates international bio-risk management standards and […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar has designated new officials who will lead their respective units to help implement the key strategies under the “One DA” framework and attain a growth target of 2.5 percent this year. “We have survived the worst, rebooted our policies, and refocused our priorities. The next step is to pursue systematic and […]
On top of increasing the country’s food sufficiency level to address hunger, Agriculture Secretary William Dar underscored the importance of opening up the economy to create more income opportunities for the benefit of poorer sectors of the country. “A more focused approach is necessary to manage the country’s hunger problem,” Dar said during the virtual […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) aims to further improve the country’s rice productivity and adequacy levels this year, boosted by the combined outcomes of government interventions and continued strong partnerships with farmers’ groups, rice industry stakeholders, and local government units (LGUs). “We target to produce 20.4 million metric tons (MMT) of palay, surpassing last year’s […]
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has teamed up with RE-TERRA, a youth organization, to conduct a design competition for future architects, designers, and developers to garner innovative and transformative designs that integrate agriculture into the urban setting. “Time and again, I have emphasized the crucial role of the youth in agriculture. They are the source […]
Twelve key strategies will guide the Department of Agriculture (DA) in pursuing major programs and activities for the current year, and pave the way to attain a modest agriculture sector growth of 2.5 percent. Agriculture Secretary William Dar issued a memorandum recently to all DA executives, attached agencies and corporations, programs, and regional offices to […]