Agriculture
Belgian pork offers stability amid ASF pressures
As the Philippines intensifies efforts to contain African Swine Fever (ASF), global pork supply chains are adjusting, and Belgian exporters are positioning themselves as a dependable alternative source for the local market.
Palay prices rebound in November as import freeze bites
Farm gate prices of palay posted a modest recovery in November, offering some relief to rice farmers after months of sharp declines. Data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) showed the national average palay price rose to P16.92 per kilo, up 6.5 percent from P15.89 in October.
DA goes data driven ahead of command center launch
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has called on officials and employees of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to accelerate data collection efforts ahead of the launch of the agency’s new Command Center, a central platform that will drive the department’s digitalization strategy and serve as the backbone for evidence-based policymaking.
DA backs direct purchases, stronger market access for farmers
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has called for a faster, more disciplined overhaul of how government agencies support farmers and fisherfolk, directing those under the Department of Agriculture to focus on securing stable demand, strengthening market access, and helping agri-fishery enterprises with business-level rigor.
DA holds Christmas “boodle fights” with farmers, fisherfolk
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Friday hosted simultaneous Christmas “boodle fights” in eight major fish ports and landing areas nationwide as part of its Paskong Baybayin celebration honoring farmers and fisherfolk.
