Agriculture
Sugar imports only a market tool, not policy — DA chief
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. clarified that sugar importation is not administration policy but a temporary tool to stabilize prices and supply, as the government prioritizes technology and innovation to build a stronger, self-reliant domestic sugar industry.
Agri damage hits P1.73B; TD Neneng now included
Agricultural losses from the enhanced monsoon and storms Luis, Maymay, and TD Neneng rose to P1.73B, the DA said in its Aug. 20, 7 a.m. advisory — up from P1.42B on Aug. 17 before Neneng’s effects were tallied.
DA highlights sugar technologists’ role in industry growth
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. recognized the Philippine Sugar Technologists Association (PhilSuTech) as a vital partner in driving science-backed growth, higher incomes, and resilience for the country’s sugarcane industry.
Habagat, TCs Luis & Maymay damage to agriculture sector reaches P1.42B
The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported a P1.42 billion damage to the agriculture sector due to the enhanced southwest monsoon (Habagat) and Tropical Cyclones Luis and Maymay, as of August 17. This figure rose from P1.03 billion earlier that day.
DA moves to cut Benguet veggie losses amid rains
The Department of Agriculture (DA) and its Cordillera (DA-CAR) office are stepping in to protect harvests and reduce farmer losses as persistent rains damage crops and disrupt Benguet vegetable trading.
