DA to cut further MSRP on imported rice to P45 per kilo

AGRICULTURE SECRETARY Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday announced that the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for imported rice will be reduced anew on March 31 to PHP45 per kilo, following a continued decline in global rice prices.

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.

LGUs now allowed to buy NFA rice on credit, Palace says

LOCAL GOVERNMENT units (LGUs) can now purchase National Food Authority (NFA) rice on credit, Malacañang announced on Thursday.

DA chief: S. Korea’s rice donation significant for PH recovery

AGRICULTURE SECRETARY Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday lauded the South Korean government for its support in the country's recovery from the onslaught of Severe Tropical Storm Kristine last year with rice donations to Filipinos.

DA in talks with more LGUs for nationwide NFA rice sale

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) is coordinating with select local government units (LGUs) for the sale of National Food Authority (NFA) rice nationwide.

DA eyes ‘hybrid’ tariff on rice; projects lower rice imports for 2025

AGRICULTURE SECRETARY Francisco Tiu-Laurel Jr. on Thursday said he would propose the imposition of “hybrid” tariff on rice, as part of the efforts to lower the price of the staple in the country.

Agri attaches lauded for helping boost PH agri exports

AGRICULTURE SECRETARY Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Thursday lauded the efforts of various agricultural attaches to boost Philippine agricultural exports worldwide.

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.

Agri chief hopeful for continuous drop in rice prices

AGRICULTURE CHIEF Francsico Tiu Laurel Jr. remained hopeful on Thursday about the continuous drop in retail prices of rice with the reduced tariff on imported rice.

DA expands gov’t-controlled vaccination vs. ASF to VisMin

DEPARTMENT OF Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday said the government-controlled vaccination against African swine fever (ASF) will be expanded to the Visayas and Mindanao.

DA assures higher indemnification for ASF-affected hog raisers

AGRICULTURE SECRETARY Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Monday assured higher indemnification to African swine fever (ASF)-affected hog raisers in the country amid the resurgence of cases in eight Batangas areas.

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 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.

ASF vax available soon in PH – DA

DEPARTMENT OF Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said recently the country would soon have access to vaccines against African swine fever (ASF).

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.

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.

NFA OIC wants cost-effective, flexible reforms in buffer stocking

THE NATIONAL Food Authority (NFA) eyes more cost-effective and flexible reforms for national rice buffer stocking.

NFA implements new, higher palay buying price nationwide

THE NATIONAL Authority (NFA) implemented on Monday the new and higher buying price for play (unhusked rice) to help increase the country's national rice buffer stock and eliminate the single pricing nationwide.

DA eyes adoption of best agri practices from S. Korea

THE DEPARTMENT of Agriculture (DA) eyes to adopt best agricultural practices from South Korea in a scheduled visit in May.