Agriculture
MSMEs key to raising farm incomes, creating jobs – DA
Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) are at the forefront of efforts to raise farm incomes and generate jobs, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday.
Tamban oversupply in Sorsogon resolved after Holy Week plant closures
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) said the recent spoilage of tamban (sardines) in Bulan, Sorsogon has been resolved after fish processing plants resumed operations.
DA eyes P50/kg price cap on imported rice by end-April
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said a price cap on imported rice may be in place by the end of April.
Nueva Ecija farmers test cheaper fertilizer method to cut costs
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is testing a new, lower-cost fertilizer approach to help rice farmers cope with rising input prices.
Solar irrigation brings big savings to CamSur farmers
Farmers in Camarines Sur now have a more affordable and reliable way to water their crops after the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) turned over P332 million worth of solar-powered irrigation systems.
