Agriculture
DA lifts poultry import ban from Brazil
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. has lifted the import ban on poultry and related products from Brazil, following confirmation that the country is now free of avian influenza.
DA eyes boost to pork, chicken supply to ease inflation pressure
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said Friday the slight increase in June inflation underscores the urgent need for the Department of Agriculture (DA) to intensify efforts in addressing food-driven price pressures—especially from fish, pork, and chicken.
GenSan fish port upgrade signals push for fisheries reform
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Friday inspected the ongoing rehabilitation of the General Santos City Fish Port Complex, underlining the administration’s commitment to modernizing the fisheries sector and improving the livelihood of coastal communities.
Pilmico, LGU back Iligan farmers with new drying facility
Aboitiz Foods' agribusiness arm Pilmico has partnered with the Iligan City government to establish a corn drying facility aimed at boosting post-harvest efficiency for yellow corn farmers in the region.
Speaker Romualdez pushing 2 bills to sustain President Marcos’ P20 rice
REELECTED Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Wednesday threw his full support behind the expansion of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s...
