Agriculture
DA chief backs gradual, well-timed rice tariff hike
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. told Congress on Wednesday that the Department of Agriculture (DA) has recommended to the Tariff Commission that any future increase in the rice import duty—from the current 15 percent back to the previous 35 percent—be implemented gradually and timed strategically to minimize its impact on both local and global markets.
Philippines lifts import ban on bird, poultry products from Belgium
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has lifted a temporary ban on the importation of domestic and wild birds, including poultry products, from Belgium, following confirmation that the recent avian flu outbreak has been fully contained.
PH, Egypt in talks to expand agri-trade opportunitiesAgriculture
The Philippines is actively pursuing deeper agricultural trade ties with Egypt, with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. meeting with Egyptian Ambassador Nader Nabil Zaki on 5 June to explore broader market access for high-value Philippine produce, particularly mangoes and bananas.
KADIWA evolving into ‘Katuparan ng Pangako’ for Cordillera farmers
KADIWA ng Pangulo, a flagship initiative of the Department of Agriculture, has proven to be far more than just a marketplace. For highland vegetable farmers in the Cordilleras, it is rapidly becoming Katuparan ng Pangako—the fulfillment of a promise of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for a better deal for farmers.
DA cracks down on illegal agri-chemical sales
The Department of Agriculture (DA) expressed confidence that the filing of charges against individuals involved in the illegal sale of unregistered agricultural chemicals will serve as a strong deterrent to similar violations nationwide.
