Agriculture
DA seeks stronger hydropower-agriculture link
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Wednesday called for stronger coordination between the country’s hydropower and agriculture plans, saying water-based energy projects can boost food security, support rural development, and help the Philippines hit its renewable-energy targets.
No resurgence of ASF despite isolated case in Quezon City
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday confirmed that African swine fever (ASF) cases in the Philippines remain low, despite an isolated detection in Quezon City.
Iloilo City launches digital system improving waste management
The Iloilo City Government has teamed up with the Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines and Central Philippine University (CPU) to launch Project AGUBAY, a new digital system aimed at improving waste management across 180 barangays.
PH farmers gain certainty as US keeps tariffs exemption
The Department of Agriculture on Wednesday says the country's farm exporters can now move forward with confidence after the United States confirmed that major agricultural exports—particularly tropical fruits such as bananas, pineapples, and coconut products—will remain exempt from U.S. tariffs.
Gov’t launches rapid rescue plan for Bicol’s Uwan-shattered abaca industry
The Department of Agriculture, through the Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA), has joined forces with the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to fast-track the rehabilitation of Bicol’s abaca industry after Super Typhoon Uwan left the region’s signature crop in ruins.
