DA sees robust pineapple industry in PH; output to hit 3.12M MT

A MORE robust pineapple industry may be expected in the Philippines within the year, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Wednesday.

DA 'optimistic' of lower tariffs on banana exports in Japan

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) on Monday expressed optimism on the possible consideration of the Japanese government to review its imposed tariffs on the country’s banana exports.

DA, JICA eye $200-M post-harvest project to boost rice output

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday disclosed plans with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to boost the Philippines’ rice output and reduce rice production losses.

Lower MSRP on imported rice seen due to declining global prices

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) on imported rice may be lowered due to the continuous decline in world market prices.

DA stresses urgency of commercializing ASF vaccines

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) on Tuesday emphasized the need for the approval of the AVAC live vaccines for commercial distribution before the year ends, following the rising number of areas affected by the African swine fever (ASF).

DA: P29 program to resume in 6 Kadiwa sites in NCR, Bulacan

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) assured the resumption of the P29 program or the sale of aging but good quality rice to the vulnerable sector at six Kadiwa sites in Metro Manila and Bulacan.

DA: No reason for rice price spike despite habagat, 'Carina'

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday said there is no reason for rice retail prices to spike despite the onslaught of the enhanced southwest monsoon and super typhoon Carina.

DA warns public vs. bird flu vaccines sold online

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) on Friday warned the public against avian influenza (AI) or bird flu vaccines being sold online.

DA eyes 'Rice for All' launch, P29 expansion on Friday

THE DEPARTMENTR of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday said they are eyeing to launch the Rice for All program on Friday to benefit the general population, with its initial target price range set at PHP45 per kilogram to PHP48/kg. of mixed imported and local well-milled rice.

DA: Price hike in select vegetables to be tempered this week

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) on Wednesday assured the public that spiking prices of select vegetables will be tempered starting this week.

DA to roll out over P510-M fuel subsidy to 160K farmers nationwide

A DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) official said recently it will roll out around PHP510.447 in fuel subsidies to crop, livestock, and poultry farmers who own or rent machinery.

DA to launch Rice for All program this July

IN LINE with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Agriculture (DA) will launch its "sustainable” Rice for All program this July to provide the general public with cheaper rice.

P23-M aid for 556 ‘Aghon’-hit farmers in Calabarzon, Mimaropa – DA

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) has allocated PHP23.06 million worth of aid for 556 farmers affected by Typhoon Aghon in Calabarzon and Mimaropa regions.

DA: Allowing NFA to buy, sell rice will stabilize prices

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) on Saturday reiterated the move to re-allow the National Food Authority (NFA) to buy rice and sell it cheaper would stabilize cost when its retail price is too high.

DA pushes for labeling local, imported rice in retail markets

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) is planning to put labels on local and imported rice to prevent the mixing of rice varieties.

DA assures sufficient rice supply in Q1 2024

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) assured sufficient rice supply in the country early next year with abundant palay (unhusked rice) harvest this wet season, coupled with rice imports arranged for the third quarter this year.