Agriculture
Philippine ube sector holds growth potential but faces development gaps – USDA
A new assessment by the United States Department of Agriculture Foreign Agricultural Service (USDA-FAS) reveals that the Philippines’ ube, or purple yam, value chain holds significant growth opportunities, yet requires coordinated action to address critical structural and operational challenges.
PH-Japan project upgrades grains quality testing system
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Food Authority (NFA) will upgrade the country’s grain quality testing system through a P184.2-million project funded jointly by the Philippine and Japan.
Sugar industry welcomes closure of bioethanol import loophole
The United Sugar Producers’ Federation of the Philippines (Unifed) has welcomed new guidelines from the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) that closes a regulatory loophole affecting imports of sugar-based feedstocks for bioethanol production.
DA allocates funds and launches programs to preserve Ifugao rice terraces
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is stepping up efforts to protect the Ifugao Rice Terraces, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, from threats including climate change, aging infrastructure, and shifting farming practices. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. led an assessment visit to Banaue and Batad Rice Terraces over the weekend to review conditions and consult with local farmers and officials.
PH, Denmark launch project to modernize offshore fishing industry
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has partnered with Denmark to introduce a pilot project aimed at modernizing the Philippines’ offshore fishing sector. Signed through the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) and the Danish Fishing Technology Cluster, this cooperation marks a new milestone as both countries celebrate 80 years of diplomatic relations.
