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 logs seizure of nearly P3-B worth of agri-smuggled goods

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) on Friday reported the total seizure of PHP2.83 billion worth of agricultural goods smuggled into the Philippines.

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.

DA to lower Kadiwa ng Pangulo’s Rice for All prices by up to P3/kg

THE PRICE of Rice for All (RFA) options under the Marcos administration’s Kadiwa ng Pangulo (KNP) is set to drop by PHP2 to PHP3/kg. starting Wednesday, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Tuesday.

DA urges farmers, fishers to harvest early amid ‘Kristine’

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) on Monday urged farmers and fisherfolks to harvest early in preparations for the possible impact of Tropical Depression Kristine.

DA eyes to establish solar modular cold storage

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) said Friday it plans to establish solar modular cold storage in support of local farmers.

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 extends import ban on red onions in August amid stable supply

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) on Monday said it would extend its import ban on red onions as the supply of local onions remains stable.

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.

NFA exceeds 100% of target palay purchase for H1 2024

THE NATIONAL Food Authority (NFA) has already hit 100.06 percent of its target palay procurement for the first half of 2024.

Rice industry stakeholders ready to work with DA to reduce rice prices

AGRICULTURE SECRETARY Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Tuesday expressed optimism that retail prices of rice will be further reduced with the help of rice industry stakeholders.

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.

House passes bill on Rice Tariffication Law amendments

THE HOUSE of Representatives on Tuesday approved on final reading the measure seeking amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL).

DA to probe diverted agri-products, build condemnation facility

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture said Tuesday it is planning to build a condemnation facility to curb the alleged “diversion” of illegally imported agricultural products.

DA chief extends importation ban on onions

DEPARTMENT OF Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday said the agency is set to extend the existing importation ban on onion as the supply of the agricultural product remains stable.

35 mayors back PBBM’s food security policy

THIRTY-FIVE mayors from three regions in Luzon and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARRM) have expressed their full support to the administration’s food security program.

Bill strengthening Animal Welfare Act starts rolling in Senate

THE SENATE Committee on Agriculture, Food, and Agrarian Reform on Wednesday began discussions on Senate Bill (SB) 2458, which seeks to address animal welfare issues, including overpopulation, rabies incidence, and insufficient animal welfare programs, amending for the purpose Republic Act (RA) 8485 or the Animal Welfare Act.

July declared as PH Agriculturists’ Month

TO HONOR local agriculturists and raise awareness of the significance of the agricultural sector, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared July of every year as Philippine Agriculturists' Month.

DA eyes expanded contract farming for more affordable rice

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) announced Monday an expanded contract farming program to offer more affordable rice in the country.